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J3 HVT

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 HVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 137,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 127,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp levelling device inoperative wheel arch / adjuster arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 112,903 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts not fully inspected ()

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

forn and rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,959 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to register .......

Pass 9 May 2017 78,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,375 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release not working

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly on the outside edge and approaching the minimum legal limit

offside front tyre worn on the outside edge

rear brake pads are getting low

wear evident in both the front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn badly on the outside edge and approaching the minimum legal limit

offside front tyre worn on the outside edge

rear brake pads are getting low

wear evident in both the front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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J3 HVT is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 88,077 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 J3 HVT, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 HVT registered?

J3 HVT is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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