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221 HLP

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,714 mi
Last recorded145,714 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 HLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 145,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,834 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 133,834 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,014 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 130,014 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,151 miles

Number plates faded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates faded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,761 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 116,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,774 miles

Offside Outer Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,040 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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221 HLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 98,327 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 221 HLP, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 221 HLP registered?

221 HLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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