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A5 SMV

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,678 mi
Last recorded71,678 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,678 miles

Offside drl partially inop

Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,671 miles

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

Offside drl partially inop

Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,209 miles

Offside Front DRL light partially not working

Fail 23 Apr 2025 64,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL light partially not working

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 46,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 30,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 22,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2019 22,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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 SMV is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A5 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

A5 SMV is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is A5 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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