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AE55 WRD

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 119,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 118,559 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 114,026 miles

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

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

WET TEST

Fail 19 Dec 2023 114,026 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

WET TEST

Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,437 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,544 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLIP IS BENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,462 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 87,450 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,568 miles

o/s/r wheel rim dented

Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,359 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,843 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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AE55 WRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE55 WRD, 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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AE55 WRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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