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AJ06 XTZ

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,096 mi
Last recorded195,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 195,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2024 187,722 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Start to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing stalk surround ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four slightly corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 184,931 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing stalk surround ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 184,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing stalk surround ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 177,440 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 177,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 165,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2021 165,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 155,723 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 155,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt missing

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 138,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,962 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 105,914 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,825 miles

n/s front and rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,145 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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AJ06 XTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 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 AJ06 XTZ, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ06 XTZ registered?

AJ06 XTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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