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40 NEL

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,214 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 96,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,651 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 80,894 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 30 Aug 2022 72,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,358 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,178 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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40 NEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey 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 40 NEL, 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 40 NEL registered?

40 NEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is 40 NEL safe to buy?

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