MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?
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PY53 PBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PY53 PBF, 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 PY53 PBF registered?
PY53 PBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 January 2004.
Is PY53 PBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for PY53 PBF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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