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LB04 BVJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 153,127 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 153,127 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,343 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,177 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,951 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 114,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low on the outter edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 114,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low on the outter edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,559 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,364 miles

slight bulge on nearside rear outter tyre wall,this should be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

brake lining warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,015 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,538 miles

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

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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LB04 BVJ 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 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 LB04 BVJ, 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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LB04 BVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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