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A17 YKL

2017 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,162 mi
Last recorded93,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 93,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,631 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inside face pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,052 miles

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

front discs and pads slightly worn and corroded

rear discs and pads very worn and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 44,646 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,651 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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A17 YKL is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 YKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 YKL registered?

A17 YKL is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 October 2017.

Is A17 YKL safe to buy?

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