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MT08 EJT

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,531 mi
Last recorded127,531 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 EJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 127,531 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 127,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of oil on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 63,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 63,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 55,754 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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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MT08 EJT is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT08 EJT, 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 MT08 EJT registered?

MT08 EJT is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 July 2017.

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