2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line + TDI BMT A 3.0L Diesel · VN17 OBR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean period of operation. The most recent MOT test conducted in July 2025 at 49,222 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all safety and emissions standards. While a failure was recorded in April 2024 at 44,790 miles, the subsequent pass just a year later suggests that any issues were identified and rectified promptly by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between January 2022 (36,458 miles) and January 2023 (38,766 miles), where the car covered only 2,300 miles in twelve months. However, the increase of 4,121 miles between May 2024 and July 2025 shows more recent consistent use. This low annual mileage can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber components and seals if the vehicle has sat for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly and braking system, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes. Given the age of the Touareg, a close check of the chassis for structural corrosion is essential, despite the lack of recorded failures in the recent history. The record shows no recurring mechanical trends, but the April 2024 failure warrants a query into what specific component was replaced at that time to ensure the repair was not temporary.