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SC53 RVC

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,895 mi
Last recorded168,895 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 168,895 miles

Vehicle modified for off-road use

Pass 2 Jun 2023 164,482 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 158,710 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 158,710 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 148,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,996 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,018 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,582 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,822 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 29,733 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 14,613 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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SC53 RVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SC53 RVC, 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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SC53 RVC is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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