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SK04 BBS

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 BBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 114,160 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 114,158 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,592 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,591 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,944 miles

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 89,937 miles

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,619 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 70,942 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,257 miles

advise( front & rear discs worn & beginning to pit)

advise( high level brake light some led's inop)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,257 miles

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

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

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

advise( front & rear discs worn & beginning to pit)

advise( high level brake light some led's inop)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,021 miles

advise( front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise( rear number plate beginning to fade)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 45,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn to limit o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,847 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,847 miles

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

advise( osf tyre on 2mm on edge)

advise( rear discs beginning to pit & lip)

advise( slight wear on front discs & pads)

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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SK04 BBS is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK04 BBS, 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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SK04 BBS is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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