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AJ52 MAD

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 157,094 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side x 2 (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working X 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 143,183 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 143,157 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,420 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit winter tyre tread damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front flexible brake hose twisted slightly

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight drone noise on roadtest

Fail 23 Jul 2016 105,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit winter tyre tread damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front flexible brake hose twisted slightly

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight drone noise on roadtest

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,472 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 73,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,683 miles

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

airbag warning light on dash display

both front tyres wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre pressure was low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 61,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag warning light on dash display

both front tyres wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre pressure was low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,292 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,263 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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AJ52 MAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ52 MAD, 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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AJ52 MAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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