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VU17 FNE

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 FNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,713 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Pass 9 May 2024 65,155 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Fail 8 May 2024 65,153 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Pass 4 May 2023 54,639 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 54,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDEWALL DAMAGE CRACKING AND CUT IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 39,172 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 39,172 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on censor wire damaged

Pass 11 May 2020 36,299 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 36,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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VU17 FNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue 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 FNE, 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 FNE?

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What year was VU17 FNE registered?

VU17 FNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 FNE safe to buy?

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