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AK61 UTL

2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg84,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 UTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 144,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,716 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 134,713 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack mount (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 119,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,988 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,938 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame, offside front and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 88,935 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame, offside front and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,733 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 85,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 78,594 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 78,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,761 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,923 miles

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

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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AK61 UTL is a 2011 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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 84,541 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 AK61 UTL, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK61 UTL registered?

AK61 UTL is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is AK61 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 UTL 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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