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AJ55 VTA

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,708 mi
Last recorded181,708 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 181,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 175,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 164,886 miles

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

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

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

Pad warning light on, Brake pads ok

Fail 4 Jan 2022 164,885 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pad warning light on, Brake pads ok

Pass 17 Dec 2020 153,718 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 153,708 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))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 136,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 120,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 97,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,715 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,729 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 21,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,436 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 VTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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