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J99 VES

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,273 mi
Last recorded84,273 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 VES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,273 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 84,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,049 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 72,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,891 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 38,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,160 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 25,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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J99 VES is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J99 VES, 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 J99 VES registered?

J99 VES is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is J99 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 VES shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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