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AH05 PUR

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 PUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 144,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 133,503 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure monitoring system switch off

Fail 31 Mar 2016 122,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure monitoring system switch off

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,077 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,075 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outersidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring light on , indicating fault in system

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outersidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring light on , indicating fault in system

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,561 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside rear lamp

deep cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

engine oil low

grease leaking fom propshaft flange

parking prake warning light intermittently staying on after brake released

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,857 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,855 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear tyre has a tear on inner edge of tyre wall not to cords

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,895 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,537 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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AH05 PUR is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AH05 PUR, 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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AH05 PUR is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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