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AK05 OPV

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,703 mi
Last recorded86,703 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 81,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 73,011 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 73,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise air bag light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,184 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,982 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.0mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,257 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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AK05 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK05 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 OPV?

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What year was AK05 OPV registered?

AK05 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AK05 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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