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AJZ 5499

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,276 mi
Last recorded197,276 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 5499
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 197,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 189,565 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 1 Oct 2024 189,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 12 Aug 2023 182,787 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 173,245 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2021 168,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 153,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2015 135,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 127,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,034 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 104,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn and coroded,advise replaced next pad change

offside front headlamp beam pattern on lower limit,unable to adjust headlamp due to defective adjuster

rear brake discs worn,advise replaced next pad change

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn and coroded,advise replaced next pad change

offside front headlamp beam pattern on lower limit,unable to adjust headlamp due to defective adjuster

rear brake discs worn,advise replaced next pad change

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,934 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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AJZ 5499 is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJZ 5499, 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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AJZ 5499 is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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