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56 JAN

2005 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,470 mi
Last recorded131,470 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touran98,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,470 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 131,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,067 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,067 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,346 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 80,336 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2012 80,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner cv gaitor is split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,919 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,216 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 28,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,799 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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56 JAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 98,125 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 Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 JAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 56 JAN registered?

56 JAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is 56 JAN safe to buy?

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