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FJ17 VLU

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 121,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,620 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on but not clear if this indicates system malfunction.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm slick on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,735 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly damaged / distorted: inner face

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 17 Mar 2022 55,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible within cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly damaged / distorted: inner face

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,580 miles

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

TPMS on

Pass 3 Mar 2020 23,640 miles

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

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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FJ17 VLU is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey 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 FJ17 VLU, 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 FJ17 VLU registered?

FJ17 VLU is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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