Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 85,582 miles on the clock, averaging 11,959 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for PL17 RSU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 85,582 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,210 |
| Average per year | 11,959 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL17 RSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About PL17 RSU
What car is PL17 RSU?
PL17 RSU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Preston in 2017.
What is the mileage of PL17 RSU?
The last recorded mileage for PL17 RSU was 85,582 miles, recorded on 16 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL17 RSU passed its MOT?
PL17 RSU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2026.
Is PL17 RSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL17 RSU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is PL17 RSU?
PL17 RSU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.