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RS59 TOW

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,290 mi
Last recorded177,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS59 TOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 177,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 164,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,275 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 116,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 105,828 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 105,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,635 miles

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

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,096 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 61,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing outer edges.

front brake pads wearing just below 50%

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing outer edges.

front brake pads wearing just below 50%

Pass 17 May 2013 46,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 46,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RS59 TOW is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RS59 TOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS59 TOW registered?

RS59 TOW is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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