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5497 BH

2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,853 mi
Last recorded108,853 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg84,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5497 BH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 108,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 106,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 106,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,350 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 103,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,947 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,974 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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5497 BH is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5497 BH, 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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5497 BH is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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