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AE57 SGU

2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,732 mi
Last recorded177,732 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg93,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 177,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 262,759 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 May 2023 262,759 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 243,876 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 243,167 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 227,748 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Fail 7 Nov 2020 227,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 21 May 2019 207,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 184,976 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 184,976 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 163,887 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 147,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 733,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 112,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 103,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,241 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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AE57 SGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE57 SGU, 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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What year was AE57 SGU registered?

AE57 SGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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