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SA04 BTS

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,678 mi
Last recorded132,678 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 BTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,593 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,572 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframe slightly corroded

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,188 miles

Corrosion to some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,202 miles

Central Upper brake light inop

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Upper brake light inop

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,387 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,203 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2013 79,886 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,242 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,363 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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SA04 BTS is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA04 BTS, 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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SA04 BTS is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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