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PL04 GDE

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,678 mi
Last recorded134,678 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,678 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 134,407 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,566 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,791 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,010 miles

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,474 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 58,253 miles

advise brake pad warning light on advise n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2009 51,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,181 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 29,320 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 GDE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PL04 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

PL04 GDE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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