2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WD17 VRG
2017 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 167,722 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD17 VRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 167,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD17 VRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Golf (WD17 VRG) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has excess momement (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulb type (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
WD17 VRG Mileage History
- 15/04/2023122,992 mi
- 15/04/2023122,992 mi
- 29/03/2024149,853 mi+26,861 mi
- 10/06/2025150,189 mi+336 mi
- 09/06/2026167,722 mi+17,533 mi
Average of roughly 14,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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