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AA53 RJS

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 RJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 197,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 197,396 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 122,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 185,618 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 185,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 162,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 141,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 18 Feb 2017 141,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,062 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

smoking at idle

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc havs slight lip

plastic cover on rear center seat belt tach broken has no affect on function

Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc havs slight lip

plastic cover on rear center seat belt tach broken has no affect on function

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r seatbelt buckle cover cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,385 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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AA53 RJS is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA53 RJS, 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 AA53 RJS registered?

AA53 RJS is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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