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520 AHW

2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg84,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 AHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,607 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,789 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,397 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,342 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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520 AHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 520 AHW, 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 520 AHW registered?

520 AHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is 520 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 AHW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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