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A3 COW

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 COW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 70,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 70,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,190 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,327 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,613 miles

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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A3 COW is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 COW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 COW registered?

A3 COW is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is A3 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 COW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 COW have outstanding finance?

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