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242 DCJ

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 DCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,283 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,100 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 34,100 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,408 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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242 DCJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 242 DCJ, 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 242 DCJ registered?

242 DCJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 242 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 DCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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