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LY04 TEV

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,086 mi
Last recorded151,086 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 151,086 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 9 Oct 2018 151,086 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower suspension arm bushes have play close to excessive

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 6 Oct 2016 115,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm bushes have play close to excessive

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seat belt catch Is damaged but working

oil leak from engine area

Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seat belt catch Is damaged but working

oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked on nearside (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% efficiency

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 58,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2009 24,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,724 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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LY04 TEV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY04 TEV, 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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LY04 TEV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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