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AJ55 NKZ

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

252,611 mi
Last recorded252,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 252,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 252,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 248,752 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES LOWER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 245,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 225,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 208,629 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 208,612 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 191,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 172,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 142,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,205 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 127,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 180,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,131 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,513 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 NKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

AJ55 NKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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