2017 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · RN53 HYS
2017 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 88,056 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN53 HYS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 88,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN53 HYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Touareg (RN53 HYS) between May 2020 and September 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RN53 HYS Mileage History
- 15/05/202036,467 mi
- 21/05/202036,467 mi
- 26/08/202036,499 mi+32 mi
- 27/07/202144,902 mi+8,403 mi
- 18/08/202257,834 mi+12,932 mi
- 19/08/202257,834 mi
- 23/08/202369,894 mi+12,060 mi
- 20/08/202480,488 mi+10,594 mi
- 23/08/202480,491 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/202584,596 mi+4,105 mi
- 08/09/202688,056 mi+3,460 mi
- 09/09/202688,056 mi
Average of roughly 8,164 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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