MOT Status
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179,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake warning light on
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake warning light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Difficult to inspect inner rear brake pads with wheels on
Sill covers fitted & under covers fitted(both restricting inspection)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
all brake disc's slightly pitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
all brake disc's slightly pitted
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AK54 AUO is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 AK54 AUO, 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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AK54 AUO is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 September 2004.
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