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AF55 XXK

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,174 mi
Last recorded202,174 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 202,174 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 202,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 193,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 176,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 143,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,619 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 129,619 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,193 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Nearside front brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 120,122 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front disc showing signs of heat

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 101,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,863 miles

oil dipstick tube broken

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,755 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,720 miles

hand brake release warning light stays on / note /hand brake working ok

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,084 miles

n/s rear brake sensor wire dameged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,561 miles

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,171 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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AF55 XXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XXK, 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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AF55 XXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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