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VE54 PHJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,472 mi
Last recorded197,472 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 197,472 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 197,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire constant leak off subframe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL front rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 191,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 179,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 169,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 162,308 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 162,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 155,497 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk, plastic cover is damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 149,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 145,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 141,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Feb 2013 135,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 128,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,903 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 48,903 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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VE54 PHJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE54 PHJ, 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 VE54 PHJ registered?

VE54 PHJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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