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R40 BBP

2015 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,122 mi
Last recorded112,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Touareg61,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 BBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,284 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,895 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 78,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 56,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,493 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 35,810 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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R40 BBP is a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 61,231 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 R40 BBP, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R40 BBP registered?

R40 BBP is a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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