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AE05 RBF

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

250,282 mi
Last recorded250,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 250,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 241,669 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 241,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 222,672 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 222,672 miles

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

esp light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 201,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 174,376 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)

Fail 17 May 2012 174,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 149,146 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 149,146 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 125,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 99,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 74,797 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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AE05 RBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE05 RBF, 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 AE05 RBF registered?

AE05 RBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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