2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · OV55 FDM
2005 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 165,550 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV55 FDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 165,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV55 FDM Mileage History
- 12/10/2023156,374 mi
- 01/10/2024161,786 mi+5,412 mi
- 04/10/2024161,786 mi
- 09/10/2025165,549 mi+3,763 mi
- 10/10/2025165,550 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV55 FDM 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 FDM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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