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K55 BRM

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,026 mi
Last recorded165,026 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg97,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 BRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 165,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 148,993 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 148,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,162 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,708 miles

slight oil leak from an engine component

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 105,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre's are on 3mm of tread

inner and outer shoulder wear to both front tyre's (advise replacement)

Pass 16 May 2018 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 101,066 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat release mechanism broken cannot operate (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested Hand brake (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak under engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,972 miles

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,416 miles

eml lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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K55 BRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 97,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K55 BRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K55 BRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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