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MT54 VXR

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,222 mi
Last recorded133,222 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 133,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,744 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Front Sub frame mounting bushes perished

Pass 10 Mar 2023 128,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 104,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,354 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,354 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,836 miles

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

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

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

rear centre seatbelt stock outer cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,836 miles

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

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

rear centre seatbelt stock outer cover missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,287 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,287 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

rear brake discs worn & lip on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,058 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,832 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,104 miles

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

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

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 VXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXR, 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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What year was MT54 VXR registered?

MT54 VXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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