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R500 MTY

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,346 mi
Last recorded168,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 168,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 136,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 164,331 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 121,952 miles

emissions too low to read

engine x under covers fitted / o/s/f tyre 3mm / slight corrosion on rear springs / rear brake discs corroding on inner

tps light on

Fail 20 Dec 2024 121,804 miles

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

emissions too low to read

engine x under covers fitted / o/s/f tyre 3mm / slight corrosion on rear springs / rear brake discs corroding on inner

tps light on

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions too low to read

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 16 Dec 2023 156,536 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 145,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,846 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,336 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 45,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,819 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,469 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 116,469 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,771 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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R500 MTY is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R500 MTY, 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 R500 MTY registered?

R500 MTY is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 September 2017.

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