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AP05 TAN

2023 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

39,906 mi
Last recorded39,906 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Touareg28,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 39,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2026 39,028 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2025 103,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Oct 2024 100,490 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,100 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,261 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,622 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,621 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 81,901 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 31 May 2019 76,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 May 2018 71,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 60,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,995 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

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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AP05 TAN is a 2023 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 28,769 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 AP05 TAN, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP05 TAN is a 2023 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 August 2023.

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