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457 JES

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 JES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,803 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 76,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2022 52,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror, and phone/device holder from windscreen. ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,816 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,881 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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457 JES is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 457 JES, 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 457 JES registered?

457 JES is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is 457 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 457 JES shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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