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485 AET

2013 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Touareg73,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 81,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 72,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,913 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 59,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,062 miles

all tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,017 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front are very close to the min standard for a pass (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear are very close to the min standard for a pass (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front are very close to the min standard for a pass (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear are very close to the min standard for a pass (3.5.1g)

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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485 AET is a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,907 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 485 AET, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 485 AET registered?

485 AET is a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is 485 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 485 AET shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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