2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · KV55 FEX
2005 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 130,092 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV55 FEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 130,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV55 FEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (KV55 FEX) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
KV55 FEX Mileage History
- 26/06/2023107,650 mi
- 18/06/2024116,616 mi+8,966 mi
- 20/06/2024116,618 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2025122,861 mi+6,243 mi
- 26/08/2026130,092 mi+7,231 mi
Average of roughly 7,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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