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AK55 ORF

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,975 mi
Last recorded165,975 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ORF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 165,975 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn

oil residue underneath

Fail 30 Oct 2019 165,975 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres worn

oil residue underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2018 162,688 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 162,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 162,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 159,600 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 26 Oct 2016 151,343 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION

FRONT TYRES LOW

Fail 24 Oct 2016 151,343 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing CENTRE (5.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION

FRONT TYRES LOW

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,843 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,205 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,915 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 98,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs deteriorated

various plastic covers fitted which restrict inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs deteriorated

various plastic covers fitted which restrict inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,558 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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AK55 ORF is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK55 ORF, 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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AK55 ORF is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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