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W121 ALE

2015 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Touareg61,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 ALE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 90,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2023 76,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,319 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,720 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 31,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 22,613 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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W121 ALE is a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W121 ALE, 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 W121 ALE registered?

W121 ALE is a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is W121 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 ALE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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