2016 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · DE16 LWS
2016 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 55,288 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE16 LWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 55,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE16 LWS 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 (DE16 LWS) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE16 LWS Mileage History
- 18/05/202341,566 mi
- 04/01/202445,068 mi+3,502 mi
- 08/01/202445,082 mi+14 mi
- 24/12/202450,674 mi+5,592 mi
- 09/01/202655,288 mi+4,614 mi
Average of roughly 5,184 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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