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S18 BUC

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests42 (36 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 BUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

36 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,179 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,824 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front join downpipe to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,751 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 65,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 115,765 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and rear suspension component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer has been removed

Fail 23 Jul 2021 115,762 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns front on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced os and ns (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working os and ns front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively os and ns rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rea subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system silencer removed

fluctuation on ns rear handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,305 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,858 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,625 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,625 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2016 39,196 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,758 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 37,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 37,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,222 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,222 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 56,118 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside rear tyre misshaped

Fail 24 May 2012 56,010 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,379 miles

Nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Rear pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2011 35,101 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in nearside lower part of screen

nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 29,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S18 BUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S18 BUC, 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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S18 BUC is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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