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VA53 VVL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 138,075 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,111 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 125,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,962 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 115,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,766 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 113,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 0mm Outer band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 112,010 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 0mm Outer band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 103,118 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 94,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 86,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,201 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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VA53 VVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VA53 VVL, 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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VA53 VVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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