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AD05 LXB

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,003 mi
Last recorded122,003 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,003 miles

Offside headlamp is full of condensation - aim is currently still ok

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 122,003 miles

Offside headlamp is full of condensation - aim is currently still ok

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault cleared with diagnostic tool and stayed off (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,795 miles

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 21 Dec 2020 112,795 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 31 Dec 2019 107,047 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres have small age related cuts

Fail 30 Dec 2019 107,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres have small age related cuts

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,038 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 92,038 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,306 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 83,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,783 miles

retighten loose prop- shaft bolts

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,167 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 63,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,353 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing the adult belt to be fully checked

Pass 24 Dec 2010 46,471 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,157 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,549 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 LXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXB, 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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What year was AD05 LXB registered?

AD05 LXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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