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AD05 BDF

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,594 mi
Last recorded177,594 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 177,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 164,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 164,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 157,585 miles

handbrake release damaged but still operational

Fail 18 May 2019 157,565 miles

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

handbrake release damaged but still operational

Pass 12 May 2018 147,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 147,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad wear light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 24 May 2017 130,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2017 130,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,739 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover / undertray

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,301 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 31 Jul 2014 101,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 101,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,072 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,968 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,481 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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AD05 BDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD05 BDF, 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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AD05 BDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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