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188 FRM

2016 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touran52,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 FRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 46,955 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 46,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 96,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 40,557 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 40,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 94,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 94,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 34,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 92,538 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 92,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 92,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Dec 2022 92,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 92,365 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration and white (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 27,891 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,056 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 90,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 21,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,889 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,611 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 9,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,212 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 84,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 5,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,389 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f seat adjuster handle missing seat still moves ok

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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188 FRM is a 2016 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 52,661 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 188 FRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 188 FRM registered?

188 FRM is a 2016 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is 188 FRM safe to buy?

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