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512 VHU

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,975 mi
Last recorded147,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration512 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 147,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 147,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 130,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 124,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 119,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 115,769 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 115,758 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 97,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,046 miles

all tyre tread depths wearing low,2-0-3.0mm .Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

nearside rear lamp lens cracked on lower edge

Pass 7 May 2015 79,573 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 79,573 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,218 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,802 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2010 41,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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512 VHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 512 VHU, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 512 VHU registered?

512 VHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is 512 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 512 VHU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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