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AK54 KWT

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,999 mi
Last recorded174,999 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 174,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 170,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 166,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 152,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 152,673 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,470 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 148,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 138,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 119,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,973 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,973 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,172 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,129 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front headlamp aim on limits

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,508 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever does not always extinguise light

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 39,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,356 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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AK54 KWT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK54 KWT, 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 KWT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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