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S18 ECT

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,024 mi
Last recorded104,024 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 104,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 94,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 90,304 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 90,180 miles

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

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

brake linings warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,025 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,840 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 27,838 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

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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S18 ECT is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S18 ECT, 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 S18 ECT registered?

S18 ECT is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 November 2017.

Is S18 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 ECT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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