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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 77,029 miles on the clock, averaging 7,931 miles per year, around 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 SA17 DFB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 77,029 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,931 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SA17 DFB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About SA17 DFB
What car is SA17 DFB?
SA17 DFB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2017.
What is the mileage of SA17 DFB?
The last recorded mileage for SA17 DFB was 77,029 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA17 DFB passed its MOT?
SA17 DFB has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.
Is SA17 DFB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA17 DFB 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 SA17 DFB?
SA17 DFB is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.