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AD05 WAU

2005 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

185,884 mi
Last recorded185,884 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touran98,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 185,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor and rear floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 175,285 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 175,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 164,135 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 153,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2021 153,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2020 143,050 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 143,050 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,642 miles

Both front brake backplates corroded still secure

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 118,367 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,252 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,420 miles

Both rear bump stops perished and deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2015 88,420 miles

Both rear bump stops perished and deteriorated

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 72,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,512 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 56,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2011 44,016 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,694 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,694 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to approx. 2.5mm ( 195/65h15 )

Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 32,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,170 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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AD05 WAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 98,125 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 Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 WAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD05 WAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 28 August 2005.

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