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LT54 XHG

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,882 mi
Last recorded159,882 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 XHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 159,882 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 155,769 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 152,431 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 152,428 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 147,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear in front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2022 147,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear in front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2021 141,880 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushs on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s rear seatbelt stalk incomplete, still operational

Fail 4 May 2021 141,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushs on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s rear seatbelt stalk incomplete, still operational

Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,636 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 141,606 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,492 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 121,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 98,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside front tyre bald inner edge,nearside front bald outer edge & nearside rear very low outer edge

parking brake has long travel

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,952 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 37,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LT54 XHG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT54 XHG, 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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LT54 XHG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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