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225 HOT

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 HOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,923 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 78,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,147 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 65,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,868 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 40,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing on both plates (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 31,561 miles

O/S/R body is damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,944 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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225 HOT is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 56,207 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 Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 225 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 225 HOT registered?

225 HOT is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is 225 HOT safe to buy?

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