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AJ55 EUX

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,231 mi
Last recorded165,231 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 165,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 158,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 153,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,763 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 126,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 115,956 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 115,956 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

parking brake only just met reqiurements

Fail 9 Nov 2009 103,087 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,412 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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AJ55 EUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 EUX, 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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What year was AJ55 EUX registered?

AJ55 EUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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