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VX17 MLZ

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 MLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,757 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 61,468 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 56,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,226 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 47,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,734 miles

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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VX17 MLZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey 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 VX17 MLZ, 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 VX17 MLZ registered?

VX17 MLZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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The MOT history for VX17 MLZ 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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