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RN53 BOH

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,446 mi
Last recorded146,446 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,446 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Feb 2016 146,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose arm bush excess play (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Feb 2015 136,727 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,860 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 127,859 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 115,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp at lowest position and adjuster faulty also pulses sometimes

Fail 13 Feb 2013 115,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp at lowest position and adjuster faulty also pulses sometimes

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 95,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 95,629 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,927 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken activating pad warning light

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,769 miles

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

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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RN53 BOH is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RN53 BOH, 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 RN53 BOH registered?

RN53 BOH is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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