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AJ55 NLC

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

191,934 mi
Last recorded191,934 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 191,934 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 187,274 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 170,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 170,543 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake release cannot be opertated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 157,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 147,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 134,785 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,732 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,603 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,093 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,341 miles

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

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

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 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

AJ55 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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