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SC53 UKT

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,504 mi
Last recorded172,504 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 172,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 172,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 171,036 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 169,760 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 166,666 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 166,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 158,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 150,335 miles

fuel tank straps on n/s and o/s showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2017 142,520 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 142,520 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,448 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 134,353 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)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 129,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,782 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 127,702 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,614 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 117,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever travel

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 117,131 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 111,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 106,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 100,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,569 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,341 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 UKT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SC53 UKT, 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 UKT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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