2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · PJ06 AEV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 January 2026 at 161,229 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the most recent inspection resulted in no defects or advisories. While the history shows two failures in the previous two years, the owner demonstrated a willingness to rectify issues immediately to secure a pass. The latest clean sheet suggests that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets legal road requirements. At 20 years old, the recorded 161,229 miles represent an average of approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a large SUV. The data shows consistent use rather than long periods of stationary neglect. The vehicle covered roughly 4,500 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 5,000 miles in the six months leading up to the January 2026 test. This regular interval of mileage suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, which generally helps prevent seals from drying out and components from seizing. Despite the recent clean record, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of high-wear components common to the Touareg model. The failures in December 2023 and December 2024 indicate that mechanical issues required attention shortly before those tests. You should specifically check for signs of wear on the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs, as these are frequent points of failure on heavy vehicles. Given the age of the car, inspecting the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion-related weaknesses is essential to ensure that no hidden rust is developing that the MOT tester has not yet flagged.