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T12 MLL

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,809 mi
Last recorded151,809 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg98,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 151,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged And outer housing damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, (Replace ASAP). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 118,452 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,186 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,364 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 105,359 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,648 miles

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,513 miles

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

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,209 miles

TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 66,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,345 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T12 MLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T12 MLL, 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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T12 MLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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