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AE56 WRX

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,385 mi
Last recorded136,385 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 136,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 134,214 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,639 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi section mounting bolts corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi section mounting bolts corroded

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,682 miles

engine management light staying on

fuel filler cap not securing

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

parking brake release lever slightly sticking

Fail 27 Feb 2018 113,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light staying on

fuel filler cap not securing

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

parking brake release lever slightly sticking

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,748 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 87,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn to limit now and require attention

parking brake release lever missing temporary repair functioning ok

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit now and require attention

parking brake release lever missing temporary repair functioning ok

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,021 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 73,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,892 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,566 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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AE56 WRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 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 AE56 WRX, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE56 WRX registered?

AE56 WRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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