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A15 JMV

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,628 mi
Last recorded148,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 148,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 145,802 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 137,676 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,646 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,557 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 123,557 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,907 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,530 miles

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

pad light on

Fail 9 Jan 2020 117,516 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,340 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,109 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,035 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,035 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,460 miles

traction control light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre and inner edge slightly stepped

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,319 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)

os door mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,398 miles

near side front tyre has slight dammage to outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,071 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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A15 JMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A15 JMV, 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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A15 JMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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