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M8 WJL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,502 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 126,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,997 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,845 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,821 miles

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

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 115,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,126 miles

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

Nearside headlamp adjuster needs attention

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,779 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamp aim adjusters need replacement

engine oil level dangerously low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 101,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,688 miles

slight smoke from rear of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2013 87,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant leak

nearside rear tyre on 2.6mm

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,917 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,547 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,467 miles

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

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

rear brake discs have corrossion on outer edges r

Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs have corrossion on outer edges r

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,029 miles

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 28 Aug 2007 66,736 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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M8 WJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M8 WJL, 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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M8 WJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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