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R14 KYH

2017 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,712 mi
Last recorded71,712 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Unknown42,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 KYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 125,612 miles

Nearside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 113,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,189 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 101,845 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads approx 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,716 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,753 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,753 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 23,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,189 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 59,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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R14 KYH is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R14 KYH, 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.

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What year was R14 KYH registered?

R14 KYH is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 13 April 2017.

Is R14 KYH safe to buy?

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