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T18 KNR

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,922 mi
Last recorded141,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 KNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 141,922 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,507 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 121,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt not smooth in operation but does not affect the requirments of the belt performance

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT DISCS WORN WITH DEEP LIPS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

AIRBAG LIGHT ON INDICATING FAULT ON SYSTEM

Fail 7 Jul 2012 87,035 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT DISCS WORN WITH DEEP LIPS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

AIRBAG LIGHT ON INDICATING FAULT ON SYSTEM

Fail 29 Jul 2011 79,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,831 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,093 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,948 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 42,948 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,731 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,389 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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T18 KNR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc 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 T18 KNR, 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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T18 KNR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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