2016 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · VE16 WLX
2016 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 107,013 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE16 WLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 107,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE16 WLX 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 (VE16 WLX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
VE16 WLX Mileage History
- 26/06/202482,954 mi
- 20/06/202594,393 mi+11,439 mi
- 20/06/202594,393 mi
- 11/06/2026106,473 mi+12,080 mi
- 02/07/2026107,013 mi+540 mi
Average of roughly 11,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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