2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · MM55 HPJ
2005 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 86,875 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 HPJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 86,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 HPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (MM55 HPJ) between December 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to corroded/holed rear supension arms (1.2.1 (g))”.
MM55 HPJ Mileage History
- 22/12/200822,669 mi
- 23/03/201033,739 mi+11,070 mi
- 22/03/201141,305 mi+7,566 mi
- 21/03/201247,268 mi+5,963 mi
- 21/03/201247,268 mi
- 19/03/201353,252 mi+5,984 mi
- 07/05/201460,413 mi+7,161 mi
- 21/04/201566,073 mi+5,660 mi
- 30/04/201566,431 mi+358 mi
- 04/05/201671,479 mi+5,048 mi
- 10/05/201671,625 mi+146 mi
- 11/05/201776,311 mi+4,686 mi
- 06/04/201879,886 mi+3,575 mi
- 07/04/201879,899 mi+13 mi
- 26/04/201982,060 mi+2,161 mi
- 13/07/202083,376 mi+1,316 mi
- 26/07/202184,392 mi+1,016 mi
- 13/07/202285,120 mi+728 mi
- 13/07/202285,120 mi
- 21/08/202385,794 mi+674 mi
- 25/08/202385,800 mi+6 mi
- 19/08/202486,418 mi+618 mi
- 20/08/202486,420 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/202586,875 mi+455 mi
- 26/08/202586,875 mi
Average of roughly 3,850 miles per year across 25 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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