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DCM 5M

2021 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,287 mi
Last recorded39,287 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Touareg39,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCM 5M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 39,287 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake travel slightly excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 18,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,150 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 100,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low offside / nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45/20. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 275/45/20. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,287 miles

covers fitted covering components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,792 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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DCM 5M is a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 39,298 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 DCM 5M, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DCM 5M registered?

DCM 5M is a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 July 2021.

Is DCM 5M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCM 5M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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