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RS54 BLU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 BLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,381 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 145,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,294 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,294 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,517 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 128,077 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 128,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,496 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,048 miles

both front tyres deteriorated on the side walls.

Pass 31 May 2014 105,167 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBED INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 31 May 2014 105,167 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBED INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,879 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,879 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 89,698 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 78,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 68,422 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 58,081 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 15 May 2008 43,992 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 43,992 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,802 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 28,796 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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RS54 BLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RS54 BLU, 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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RS54 BLU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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