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AJ53 PUH

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,117 mi
Last recorded111,117 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,431 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 166,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Handbrake release handle incomplete but still works as required

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,483 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear hand brake slightly weak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,454 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,687 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,059 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 66,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,461 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 21,285 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 21,285 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 14,788 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 14,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,719 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,445 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,997 miles

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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AJ53 PUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AJ53 PUH, 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.

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AJ53 PUH is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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