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LF53 SKE

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,075 mi
Last recorded142,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 142,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 135,674 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2017 134,221 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch handle broken

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 25 May 2017 134,218 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch handle broken

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 23 May 2016 130,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 130,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 128,532 miles

Engine management light stays on

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 127,460 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 127,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 114,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 100,963 miles

engine management lamp on

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 12 May 2011 90,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 59,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,799 miles

off side front tyre wearing out from the outer edges. near side front tyre wearing out from the outer edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,776 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front tyre wearing out from the outer edges. near side front tyre wearing out from the outer edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,730 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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LF53 SKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LF53 SKE, 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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LF53 SKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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