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505 FGW

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration505 FGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,916 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn very low at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight levelling device worn

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,419 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,370 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,327 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 37,327 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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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505 FGW is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 505 FGW, 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 505 FGW registered?

505 FGW is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is 505 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 505 FGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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