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S55 GTU

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 GTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 59,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 40,989 miles

Rear Outer 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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S55 GTU is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver 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 S55 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 GTU registered?

S55 GTU is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is S55 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 GTU 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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