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488 UXD

2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg84,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 UXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 101,328 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 96,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 96,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,840 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,156 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside , offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 80,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside , offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,406 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 38,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,978 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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488 UXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 84,541 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 488 UXD, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 488 UXD registered?

488 UXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is 488 UXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 UXD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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