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ABW 96E

2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,450 mi
Last recorded194,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg93,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 96E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 194,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 183,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 172,757 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,552 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 Jul 2019 134,205 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 134,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 129,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,056 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ABW 96E is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 93,993 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 ABW 96E, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 96E registered?

ABW 96E is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is ABW 96E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 96E shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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