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AJ05 LCC

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,080 mi
Last recorded157,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,080 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 157,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension cradle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 149,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension cradle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 141,201 miles

both indicator sidereapters damaged

engine oil dip stick covered in grey gaffa tape

small oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Mar 2019 141,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

both indicator sidereapters damaged

engine oil dip stick covered in grey gaffa tape

small oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jan 2018 134,572 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front and rear tyres 3mm 235/65/17

park brake needs attension only on 16%

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,590 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine bay and engine covered in oil and engine sounds rattley

rear park brake getting lazy

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,219 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 90,026 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,273 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 49,190 miles

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

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

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 LCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCC, 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 LCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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