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MW59 XSR

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 XSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 106,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,020 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre support bush - worn/play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 93,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge - cords exposed - 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre support bush - worn/play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,122 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,370 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 55,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,557 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 30,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 30,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 27,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 22,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,102 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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MW59 XSR is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW59 XSR, 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 MW59 XSR registered?

MW59 XSR is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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