MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
SLIGHT CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 TOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 AK05 TOU, 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 AK05 TOU registered?
AK05 TOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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