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YY17 BYG

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,093 mi
Last recorded70,093 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damaged and tyre just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damaged and tyre just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 46,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damaged and tyre just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damaged and tyre just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,766 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost at the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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YY17 BYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY17 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY17 BYG registered?

YY17 BYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is YY17 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 BYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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