2017 Volkswagen Touareg · 12,768 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2017 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 20% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Touareg years (12,768 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 20%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 56,209
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,768
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 9.9% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Tyres5.2%
- Suspension2.9%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 6.41%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.09%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.48%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.35%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.33%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.72%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 20% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Touareg years (12,768 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (6.41% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Touareg shows 56,209 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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