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ADY 176D

2013 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,923 mi
Last recorded154,923 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Touareg73,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 176D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,923 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 154,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 159,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injectors (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 158,040 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 158,040 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 157,621 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 23 Nov 2022 122,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 156,739 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,671 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 156,227 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 156,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injector (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 101,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at injector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,638 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 153,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 130,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,505 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 77,503 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,099 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2017 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,304 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,608 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ADY 176D is a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,907 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 ADY 176D, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ADY 176D is a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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