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LA53 MGZ

2004 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touran96,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 126,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,306 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 121,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,942 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,165 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 101,165 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,525 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,525 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,887 miles

Offside CV gaiter starting to leak grease

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside CV gaiter starting to leak grease

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside brake light dim

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,174 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,183 miles

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

engine light on dash

floor / sill /engine covers fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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LA53 MGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 96,746 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 Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA53 MGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA53 MGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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