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AK56 XUR

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,304 mi
Last recorded177,304 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 177,304 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Poor beam image

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 164,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 149,225 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 149,127 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,373 miles

Engine management light on

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,125 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,468 miles

damage + cut's to o/s and n/s rear tyre's, tred area, could not see ply or cords at time of test

damage + cut's to o/s and n/s rear tyre's, tred area, could not see ply or cordss at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage + cut's to o/s and n/s rear tyre's, tred area, could not see ply or cordss at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,972 miles

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements but deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,869 miles

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

offside front tyre puncture?

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,988 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AK56 XUR is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 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 AK56 XUR, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK56 XUR registered?

AK56 XUR is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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