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OY54 WZL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,721 mi
Last recorded146,721 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 WZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,721 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Offside and nearside front frame (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 138,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 138,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 128,344 miles

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,135 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2012 106,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,171 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center rear seat belt inertia lock intermitently works/not works

o/s and n/s front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

center rear seat belt inertia lock intermitently works/not works

o/s and n/s front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,689 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 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 17 Feb 2010 76,689 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 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,793 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,104 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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OY54 WZL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY54 WZL, 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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OY54 WZL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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