2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · OV55 FAM
2005 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 146,562 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV55 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 146,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV55 FAM Mileage History
- 01/07/2022143,970 mi
- 03/07/2023145,470 mi+1,500 mi
- 03/07/2023145,475 mi+5 mi
- 08/07/2024146,275 mi+800 mi
- 07/07/2025146,562 mi+287 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV55 FAM 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 (OV55 FAM) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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