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W21 REK

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,034 mi
Last recorded55,034 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 REK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 55,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,358 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,410 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 43,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,087 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 28,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 26,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 26,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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W21 REK 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 70%.

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 W21 REK, 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 W21 REK registered?

W21 REK is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 November 2017.

Is W21 REK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 REK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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