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Y17 VMW

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

80,353 mi
Last recorded80,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 VMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,198 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 113,193 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 104,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 103,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner "p" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,917 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,383 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 62,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,250 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,245 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,295 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,295 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,545 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 71,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 64,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y17 VMW is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 Y17 VMW, 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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Y17 VMW is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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