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VU17 EVJ

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 EVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 124,968 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 112,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,050 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 97,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,605 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,031 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3.5 mm and wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2021 48,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 40 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3.5 mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2020 28,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 28,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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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VU17 EVJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU17 EVJ, 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

How do I check the history of VU17 EVJ?

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What year was VU17 EVJ registered?

VU17 EVJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is VU17 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 EVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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