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AJ05 LBV

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,670 mi
Last recorded155,670 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 155,670 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 153,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 140,974 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 140,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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 13 Nov 2020 132,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 127,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 116,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,686 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 98,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 92,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to lower nearside of windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 84,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,917 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,233 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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AJ05 LBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 LBV, 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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AJ05 LBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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