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MT54 MGZ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,013 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 126,916 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,970 miles

Offside Rear C/V boot split

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 119,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear C/V boot split

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,032 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,607 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the offside rear & nearside front seats have child seats fitted to them so a proper inspection of the seatbelts hasnt been done

the rear brake discs are scored & pitted

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,405 miles

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MT54 MGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT54 MGZ, 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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MT54 MGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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