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KY54 LCT

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,364 mi
Last recorded199,364 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 LCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 199,364 miles

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

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

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

no tow bar electrics fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 199,132 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

no tow bar electrics fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 178,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak at dipstick ()

tow bar electrical socket not fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 178,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak at dipstick ()

tow bar electrical socket not fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 163,709 miles

both rear brake discs very badly corroded

front sub frame bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

o/s front mirror cover damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2017 163,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs very badly corroded

front sub frame bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

o/s front mirror cover damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2016 150,323 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover is damaged, but does not affect operation

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe all 4 visible large mounting bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

both front foglamps not working

engine oil level low near to minimum level

no electrics fitted for towbar

offside mirror cover has minor damage

rear brake discs deteriorated. corroded, groved and surface breaking up

tailgate support struts defective

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 9 Feb 2016 150,323 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover is damaged, but does not affect operation

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe all 4 visible large mounting bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

both front foglamps not working

engine oil level low near to minimum level

no electrics fitted for towbar

offside mirror cover has minor damage

rear brake discs deteriorated. corroded, groved and surface breaking up

tailgate support struts defective

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,323 miles

both front foglamps not working

minor damage at offside mirror cover, resulting in side repeater indicator lens slightly loose

minor engine oil leaks

no towbar electrics fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,680 miles

both front foglamps not working

front tyres more worn at center. i suspect over pressure. both worn as low as 3.0mm

nearside rear tyre worn low to 3.0mm

no towbar electric socket fitted

offside rear tyre worn low to 2.0mm

underside of engine and gearbox oiley with engine oil. source unknown

Fail 13 Feb 2014 120,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

both front foglamps not working

front tyres more worn at center. i suspect over pressure. both worn as low as 3.0mm

nearside rear tyre worn low to 3.0mm

offside rear tyre worn low to 2.0mm

underside of engine and gearbox oiley with engine oil. source unknown

Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,074 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

front foglamps not working

minor engine oil saturation on underside

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,050 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

suspect power steering fluid leak

towbar electrics faulty (13 pin euro connection)

washer fluid leak at nearside front

Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,050 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

towbar electrics faulty (13 pin euro connection)

washer fluid leak at nearside front

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,755 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 56,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits of1.6 mm and has slight perishing in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,149 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits of1.6 mm and has slight perishing in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,138 miles

adv on both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges

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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KY54 LCT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY54 LCT, 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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KY54 LCT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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