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LA04 KBF

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,058 mi
Last recorded153,058 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 KBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 153,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2018 153,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 146,635 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,901 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 137,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 126,247 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,247 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 113,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 107,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,852 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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LA04 KBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA04 KBF, 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 LA04 KBF registered?

LA04 KBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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