2017 Volkswagen Touran · 14,323 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2017 Volkswagen Tourans fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Touran years (14,323 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 50,280
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,323
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.1% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 68% 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 Touran
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Suspension1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.28%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.33%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (6.13%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.69%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Tourans fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Touran years (14,323 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.31% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.27% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Touran shows 50,280 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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