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AK05 TOU

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,323 mi
Last recorded203,323 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 203,323 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 197,776 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 192,183 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH

Pass 11 Oct 2021 189,120 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 189,076 miles

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) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 181,808 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2015 174,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 174,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 161,392 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 161,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 154,431 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 154,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 145,594 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 145,594 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 139,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,385 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 82,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,153 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 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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AK05 TOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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