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KU54 DZR

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

306,836 mi
Last recorded306,836 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 DZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 306,836 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 306,836 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 185,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 178,059 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 178,059 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 173,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushies worn and deterated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 157,029 miles

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 143,226 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,173 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 113,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,579 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,028 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,871 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,820 miles

Front and rear no.plates starting to delaminate.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,820 miles

Front and rear no.plates starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,887 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 DZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU54 DZR, 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 DZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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