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S5 OSU

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,168 mi
Last recorded65,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 OSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,150 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2025 62,149 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2024 58,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,800 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,117 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 31,113 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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S5 OSU is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S5 OSU, 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 S5 OSU registered?

S5 OSU is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is S5 OSU safe to buy?

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