2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · L55 NAF
2005 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 166,110 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L55 NAF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
- 166,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L55 NAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (L55 NAF) between November 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
L55 NAF Mileage History
- 17/11/200868,719 mi
- 17/11/200868,719 mi
- 04/11/200985,300 mi+16,581 mi
- 17/11/201086,681 mi+1,381 mi
- 08/12/201086,681 mi
- 01/12/201195,854 mi+9,173 mi
- 07/01/2013104,278 mi+8,424 mi
- 25/01/2014115,934 mi+11,656 mi
- 21/01/2015125,397 mi+9,463 mi
- 21/01/2015125,399 mi+2 mi
- 04/02/2016130,048 mi+4,649 mi
- 17/01/2017133,752 mi+3,704 mi
- 17/01/2017133,753 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2018138,417 mi+4,664 mi
- 22/05/2018138,418 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2019140,813 mi+2,395 mi
- 25/04/2019140,813 mi
- 12/11/2020154,388 mi+13,575 mi
- 07/02/2022157,903 mi+3,515 mi
- 15/02/2022157,909 mi+6 mi
- 15/03/2023166,109 mi+8,200 mi
- 27/03/2023166,110 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,784 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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