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LM04 FTE

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,189 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 131,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 127,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 122,380 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 122,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,893 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 109,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 103,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 99,701 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,605 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,139 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 91,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 79,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,968 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing low 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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LM04 FTE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM04 FTE, 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 LM04 FTE registered?

LM04 FTE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is LM04 FTE safe to buy?

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