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LS53 EDV

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,694 mi
Last recorded130,694 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 126,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,563 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2020 118,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 118,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,312 miles

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,602 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,579 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 22 Jan 2008 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LS53 EDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS53 EDV, 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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LS53 EDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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