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YJ17 GMX

2017 Volkswagen Unknown

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,543 mi
Last recorded23,543 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Unknown42,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 23,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 22,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,787 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 20,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,681 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 14,680 miles

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 23 Jun 2020

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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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YJ17 GMX is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ17 GMX, 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 YJ17 GMX registered?

YJ17 GMX is a 2017 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is YJ17 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 GMX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ17 GMX have outstanding finance?

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