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PL53 VGG

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,938 mi
Last recorded158,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 VGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,938 miles

Air intake pipe to engine connector deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 158,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Air intake pipe to engine connector deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,206 miles

Air intake pipe connectors deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake performance only just met legal limits

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,295 miles

Air pipe not fully secure to inlet manifold

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 140,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Air pipe not fully secure to inlet manifold

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,116 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,652 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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PL53 VGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL53 VGG, 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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PL53 VGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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