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KU54 DVN

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,943 mi
Last recorded155,943 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 DVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,943 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2023 155,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,605 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Pass 31 Mar 2021 136,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE: both front rubber brake hoses are slightly splitting/perishing at the middle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Nail in tyre ADVISE: near side front and rear tyre has a nail ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE: black oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 136,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os/f wiper blade split in the middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken os/r coil spring broken (top coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE: both front rubber brake hoses are slightly splitting/perishing at the middle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ADVISE: near side front and rear tyre has a nail ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE: black oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive BLACK OIL FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 123,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing WRONG TYPE CAP FITTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive BLACK OIL FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty BELOW MIN (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,157 miles

ADVISE Black oil on under tray ?

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 113,152 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault yellow light is staying on the dash (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge in one spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Black oil on under tray ?

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 109,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,483 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,483 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,564 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.D.4)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 70,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,187 miles

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

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

front and rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,115 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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KU54 DVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KU54 DVN, 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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KU54 DVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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