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SB54 MBU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,147 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,147 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,763 miles

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

slight play offside fronttrack rod arm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,236 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,058 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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SB54 MBU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,189cc petrol 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 SB54 MBU, 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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SB54 MBU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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