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2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,713 mi
Last recorded198,713 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 198,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 189,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 177,312 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 165,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 128,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 112,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,154 miles

oil leek

Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leek

Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,591 miles

slight damage on o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2014 84,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight damage on o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,829 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,927 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 40,927 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,863 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 29,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A2 VAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A2 VAT, 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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A2 VAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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