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AJ55 NKX

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,457 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 146,406 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre mounting, engine bay and wheel arch side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe N/S/R bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe N/S/F bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 146,286 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis rail and arch excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis rail in engine bay corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis rail and arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 142,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 138,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 130,512 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2019 125,425 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray and top covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2019 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake fluid - advise test

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray and top covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,417 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F subframe foremost bushes deteriorating

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 103,665 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 103,390 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,438 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,085 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 NKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 NKX, 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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AJ55 NKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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