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SH54 JYF

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 137,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 134,428 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 134,426 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2017 132,691 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 130,412 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,430 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

nearside rear outer brake disk facing slightly corroded

offside rear inner brake disk facing slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,380 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

nearside rear outer brake disk facing slightly corroded

offside rear inner brake disk facing slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,950 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,757 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just over required force

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,159 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 10,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,499 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 86,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s handbrake showing low reading

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,632 miles

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

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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SH54 JYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH54 JYF, 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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What year was SH54 JYF registered?

SH54 JYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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