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Volkswagen Touareg

White · Diesel · 2017 · 2,967 cc

R16 APXMOT history

R16 APX is a white diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 12 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 88,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

R16 APX white Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,027 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 APX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 APX was last recorded at 88,027 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,968 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,059 miles
Average per year
11,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,027 miles
  • 2024 – 80,968 miles
  • 2023 – 65,310 miles
  • 2022 – 49,867 miles
  • 2021 – 39,150 miles
  • 2020 – 28,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,027 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,027 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,027 miles
    Test number
    770989063221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,968 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    494504495031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,788 miles (+15,478)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    493307118639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,310 miles (+15,443)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    535655811775
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass49,867 miles (+10,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    156720061022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass39,150 miles (+10,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,150 miles
    Test number
    710881733273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass28,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,278 miles
    Test number
    451269897041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,278 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,278 miles
    Test number
    989017039781
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Questions about R16 APX

Does R16 APX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 APX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 APX?
The MOT on R16 APX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 APX done?
R16 APX was recorded at 88,027 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 11,664 miles a year.
Has R16 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 APX has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 APX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 APX find?
R16 APX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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