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AC05 NEL

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,193 mi
Last recorded60,193 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 55,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 49,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 32,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 21,835 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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AC05 NEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AC05 NEL, 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 AC05 NEL registered?

AC05 NEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is AC05 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 NEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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