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AD56 FCO

2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,528 mi
Last recorded142,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg93,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 142,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 142,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 139,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 139,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 139,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions clean

Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,307 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 134,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 124,208 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,679 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose cracking but in spec

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose cracking but in spec

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge void of tread and remaining part worn close to wear bands

parking brake travel long and just in spec 17 percent

Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands and on outer edge

front brake pads low

parking brake low on effort just in spec

rear roll bar rusting

slight lift in lower ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,977 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man/light showing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine man/light showing during test

light fault showing on dash all lights appear to be working /o/s/f side light brighter than n/s/f

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

rear brake pads low

front brake pads low n/s/f pads just in spec

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,212 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bands and n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear roll bar rusting

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres worn close to wear bands and n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear roll bar rusting

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,652 miles

all tyres worn close to wear bands

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,652 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn close to wear bands

engine oil level on min

rear brake pads low

brake fluid level on min

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,984 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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AD56 FCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AD56 FCO, 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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AD56 FCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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