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PL04 DFE

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,318 mi
Last recorded139,318 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 DFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 139,318 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,009 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 125,004 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear light unit insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 113,408 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 113,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 113,271 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 102,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,690 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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PL04 DFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL04 DFE, 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 PL04 DFE registered?

PL04 DFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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