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2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,426 miles

subframe bushes starting to perrish

Pass 12 Nov 2022 148,769 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens osf/nsf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 147,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 147,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 137,328 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 128,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 117,205 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,936 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,555 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,671 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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542 YUB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 542 YUB, 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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542 YUB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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