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61 R

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 106,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Visible under nearside front wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 63,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 35,079 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 35,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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61 R is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in White 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 61 R, 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 61 R registered?

61 R is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is 61 R safe to buy?

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