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TA05 ELM

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg88,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA05 ELM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 94,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 90,994 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,949 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,070 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 59,696 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,753 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,558 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,676 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 18,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,372 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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TA05 ELM is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 88,077 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 TA05 ELM, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TA05 ELM registered?

TA05 ELM is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is TA05 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA05 ELM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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