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4433 PH

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,114 mi
Last recorded141,114 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4433 PH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,114 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visable areas of outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Fail 27 Aug 2025 141,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer edit sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visable areas of outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

Pass 30 Aug 2024 134,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Aug 2024 134,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Aug 2023 128,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 128,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened rear centre belt has been cut and poorly stitched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 122,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 115,404 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt damaged central (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 95,260 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,046 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,046 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,374 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,906 miles

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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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4433 PH is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 4433 PH, 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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4433 PH is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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