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R3 ULS

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 ULS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 65,607 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,879 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 154,879 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 62,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 137,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet leaking

Nearside Front pad sensor wire hanging down not fitted to pad

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,230 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 43,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

grease leaking past clip on o/s/r outer c.v gaiter

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 27,492 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 85,929 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 19 May 2018 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,487 miles

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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R3 ULS is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 R3 ULS, 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 R3 ULS registered?

R3 ULS is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is R3 ULS safe to buy?

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