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KU54 KGY

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,345 mi
Last recorded143,345 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 143,345 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2023 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2022 136,511 miles

Rear both tyres are at 2.mm

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 107,292 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,513 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,530 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 44,503 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KGY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU54 KGY registered?

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

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