2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · KT06 UKU
2006 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 232,177 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT06 UKU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 232,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT06 UKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (KT06 UKU) between January 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed oil leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KT06 UKU Mileage History
- 19/01/201045,351 mi
- 21/07/201050,134 mi+4,783 mi
- 17/09/201267,877 mi+17,743 mi
- 07/10/201386,410 mi+18,533 mi
- 23/09/2014105,844 mi+19,434 mi
- 30/03/2015112,724 mi+6,880 mi
- 31/03/2015112,724 mi
- 19/03/2016127,723 mi+14,999 mi
- 15/03/2017138,568 mi+10,845 mi
- 15/03/2017138,568 mi
- 24/01/2018151,475 mi+12,907 mi
- 25/01/2018151,479 mi+4 mi
- 01/02/2019163,823 mi+12,344 mi
- 01/02/2019163,823 mi
- 30/01/2020176,221 mi+12,398 mi
- 04/02/2021184,455 mi+8,234 mi
- 05/02/2021184,455 mi
- 16/02/2022192,182 mi+7,727 mi
- 16/02/2022192,182 mi
- 24/02/2023203,275 mi+11,093 mi
- 23/02/2024213,720 mi+10,445 mi
- 31/03/2025222,609 mi+8,889 mi
- 13/04/2026232,177 mi+9,568 mi
- 18/05/2026232,177 mi
Average of roughly 11,444 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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