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AJ56 YKG

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,732 mi
Last recorded180,732 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 180,732 miles

Brake pads warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 180,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pads warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 160,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 153,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,967 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 152,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 148,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,035 miles

Oil leak engine ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 132,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,773 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,773 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,941 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,940 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,581 miles

centre brake light not working

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,881 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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AJ56 YKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 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 AJ56 YKG, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ56 YKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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