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L12 CST

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 CST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,858 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,440 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,148 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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L12 CST is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L12 CST, 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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What year was L12 CST registered?

L12 CST is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is L12 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 CST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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