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A7 LOY

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,640 mi
Last recorded69,640 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,640 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 69,625 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,576 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 69,575 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,784 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 61,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,965 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,965 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 59,413 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 59,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 34,798 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 34,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,969 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 29,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,894 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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A7 LOY is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A7 LOY, 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 A7 LOY registered?

A7 LOY is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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