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A5 LSY

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,185 mi
Last recorded46,185 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 May 2025 42,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 38,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 36,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,383 miles

winter tyres fitted

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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A5 LSY is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 LSY, 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 A5 LSY registered?

A5 LSY is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A5 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LSY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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