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VA04 TAU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,198 mi
Last recorded300,198 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 TAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 300,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 300,198 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 290,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 169,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 165,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 155,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 144,773 miles

both indicator repeater lamp lenses damaged

both mirror housings damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,487 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 123,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 101,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 101,784 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 85,613 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

center seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,948 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,249 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 61,899 miles

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.

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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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.

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