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R40 DLT

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 DLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 111,362 miles

Slight Knock from Front Suspension

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 98,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,300 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,443 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 83,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,191 miles

n/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre's getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 66,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,731 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,217 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 DLT is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R40 DLT, 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 R40 DLT registered?

R40 DLT is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 October 2010.

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