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A1 XRL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,285 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 102,784 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 102,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,225 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & 2 NAILS IN TREAD 275/40/20W

OFFSIDE WIPER DETERIORATING

Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & 2 NAILS IN TREAD 275/40/20W

OFFSIDE WIPER DETERIORATING

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A1 XRL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 92,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 XRL, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 XRL registered?

A1 XRL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is A1 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XRL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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