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PL54 DVK

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,944 mi
Last recorded102,944 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 84,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,626 miles

Offside Rear seat belt staulk cover worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

heat sheald side off engine rattles

Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,626 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt staulk cover worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

heat sheald side off engine rattles

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 84,084 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,020 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,518 miles

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

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,516 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,113 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,494 miles

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

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,938 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 59,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,797 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to excess and its legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,180 miles

aqll four tyres worn low on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,971 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.-rear tyres tread low,nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,832 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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PL54 DVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc 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 PL54 DVK, 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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PL54 DVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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