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L25 RLR

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg56,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 RLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 112,253 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,057 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad close to wear indicator

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 104,054 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad close to wear indicator

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to see inner rear brake pads ( recommend checking with wheels off)

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 95,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly at wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,589 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,190 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 63,189 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 44,617 miles

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

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

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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L25 RLR is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L25 RLR, 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 L25 RLR registered?

L25 RLR is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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