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SY54 EMX

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,684 mi
Last recorded155,684 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,684 miles

various oil leaks from engine and gear box areas.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 155,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

various oil leaks from engine and gear box areas.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 153,536 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

all front subframe bushes worn

o/s/f bumper damage

power steering fluid leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 153,536 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

all front subframe bushes worn

o/s/f bumper damage

power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 146,584 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 131,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,252 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 98,682 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

bonnet catch sticking bonnet insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,406 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 70,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,215 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 58,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY54 EMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY54 EMX, 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 SY54 EMX registered?

SY54 EMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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