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AF55 ACY

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,677 mi
Last recorded170,677 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ACY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 170,677 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 170,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 156,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 143,531 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 143,531 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 134,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 120,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 107,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2012 107,030 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,832 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF55 ACY is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc 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 AF55 ACY, 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 AF55 ACY registered?

AF55 ACY is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AF55 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ACY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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