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VGC 386

2001 Volkswagen Touareg

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 386
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 25,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 24,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 24,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 24,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 24,040 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 22,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,067 miles

Coolant leak THERMOSTAT HOUSING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,525 miles

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,688 miles

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer rusty & de laminating

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,959 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,760 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,920 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,088 miles

slight movement in steering column-top mounting

Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 6,220 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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VGC 386 is a 2001 Volkswagen Touareg in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VGC 386, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGC 386 registered?

VGC 386 is a 2001 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is VGC 386 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGC 386 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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