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NG17 YLL

2017 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,361 mi
Last recorded43,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Unknown42,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG17 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 43,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tpms Illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2024 36,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 36,447 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 31,658 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EGR pipe leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,546 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 11,237 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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NG17 YLL is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,963 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG17 YLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG17 YLL registered?

NG17 YLL is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is NG17 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG17 YLL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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