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R40 BFG

2026 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,350 mi
Last recorded87,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 BFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,350 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,078 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp missing due to front end damage.

Fail 7 Aug 2024 80,078 miles

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

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))

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

nearside front fog lamp missing due to front end damage.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light is missing due to damage

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,093 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,741 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,593 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 BFG is a 2026 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFG, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R40 BFG is a 2026 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 July 2026.

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