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AA52 MAL

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,006 mi
Last recorded112,006 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 MAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,006 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,964 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,057 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 103,048 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,565 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 92,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt buckle casing on all 3 rear buckles have slight damage. Still function as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 92,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Brake fluid has contaminated brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Belt buckle casing on all 3 rear buckles have slight damage. Still function as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 81,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,269 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2017 62,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,967 miles

Centre Rear seat belt locking mechanism plastic housing missing but still operates correctly

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,084 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,893 miles

n/s/r coil spring fractured but secure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,792 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,402 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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AA52 MAL is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AA52 MAL, 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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AA52 MAL is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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