2016 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · 18 LA
2016 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 95,427 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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18 LA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 95,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
18 LA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Touareg (18 LA) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
18 LA Mileage History
- 17/06/202253,970 mi
- 02/06/202358,811 mi+4,841 mi
- 19/06/202472,750 mi+13,939 mi
- 10/06/202584,874 mi+12,124 mi
- 02/06/202695,427 mi+10,553 mi
Average of roughly 10,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Air Suspension Compressor FailureSerious
The air suspension compressor can burn out if there is a leak in the system (often from the air struts or valve block). Running the compressor continuously to compensate for leaks leads to overheating.
- EGR Valve Failure (V6 TDI)Moderate
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