MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
300,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
both indicator repeater lamp lenses damaged
both mirror housings damaged
front registration plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre seatbelt latch cover missing
nearside wing repeater lens cracked
offside wing repeater has water ingress
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre seatbelt latch cover missing
front registration plate cracked
nearside wing repeater lens cracked
offside wing repeater has water ingress
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
center seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?
Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA04 TAU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VA04 TAU, 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 VA04 TAU registered?
VA04 TAU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 July 2004.
Is VA04 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA04 TAU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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