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2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,085 mi
Last recorded104,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg93,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,186 miles

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

outer sills not visible

Fail 3 Jul 2025 103,186 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

outer sills not visible

Pass 6 May 2025 151,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 100,296 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox bolt missing

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 17 May 2024 134,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 134,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 119,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,101 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

gearbox bolt missing

Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,824 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 103,804 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,827 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 87,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn tyre (1.6mm) advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn tyre (1.6mm) advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,102 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 64,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,795 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,512 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,917 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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AC53 MAP is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 93,993 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 AC53 MAP, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC53 MAP is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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