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LA53 EWK

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,094 miles

brake warning light on

child seat nsr

ns wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake warning light on

child seat nsr

ns wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,849 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 39,388 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,388 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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LA53 EWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LA53 EWK, 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 LA53 EWK registered?

LA53 EWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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