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LX54 RFY

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,625 mi
Last recorded156,625 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 RFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 156,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY ON EDGES - 235/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,916 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 147,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,558 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 137,158 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp dim

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2018 126,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp dim

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,677 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 116,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing webbing cut & incomplete (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,159 miles

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

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,599 miles

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,081 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake requires adjustment.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 74,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R driveshaft boot is split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,554 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,820 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO EXCESS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,034 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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LX54 RFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX54 RFY, 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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LX54 RFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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