2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

3,307 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,307 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working9.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    145 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Tyres6.4%
  3. Suspension4.4%
  4. Brakes3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2017 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,307 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).