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T6 TXY

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,502 mi
Last recorded165,502 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 TXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 165,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 160,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 152,740 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,694 miles

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

poor pattern to offside headlamp dipped beam image

Fail 7 Feb 2023 145,688 miles

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

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

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

poor pattern to offside headlamp dipped beam

poor reserve travel to service brake pedal

Fail 11 Oct 2021 145,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal creeping under load (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 138,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 132,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,132 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,638 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 111,614 miles

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 Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,825 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,280 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,328 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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T6 TXY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 T6 TXY, 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 T6 TXY registered?

T6 TXY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is T6 TXY safe to buy?

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