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1979 DC

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,473 mi
Last recorded111,473 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1979 DC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 111,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear space saver wheel fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,572 miles

chips in screen

front pads close to sensors + discs lipped

front tyres 3 mm

slight fluid leak from front shocks

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,572 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

chips in screen

front pads close to sensors + discs lipped

front tyres 3 mm

slight fluid leak from front shocks

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1979 DC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1979 DC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1979 DC registered?

1979 DC is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is 1979 DC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1979 DC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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