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R21 OBC

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 OBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 88,727 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 81,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 81,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 71,633 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 71,632 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 62,763 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 62,763 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 51,668 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,695 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2021 39,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 32,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Strong advise (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

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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R21 OBC 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 58.3%.

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 R21 OBC, 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 R21 OBC registered?

R21 OBC is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is R21 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 OBC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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