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AB59 AJB

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB59 AJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,852 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 124,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 112,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 112,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,242 miles

both rear tyres at 3/2mm tread

covers fitted covering 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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AB59 AJB 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 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 AB59 AJB, 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 AB59 AJB registered?

AB59 AJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is AB59 AJB safe to buy?

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