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MT16 DHT

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,525 mi
Last recorded81,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 DHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 81,525 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi and the joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 69,631 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 69,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight suspension height sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 31,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 31,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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MT16 DHT is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in White 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 MT16 DHT, 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 MT16 DHT registered?

MT16 DHT is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 19 January 2017.

Is MT16 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 DHT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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