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SN53 GAT

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,565 mi
Last recorded132,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 132,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,940 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 124,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,564 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 121,559 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,330 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 117,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 117,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,938 miles

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

Rear edges of tyres worn

Pass 17 Jan 2015 106,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,593 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,593 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,269 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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SN53 GAT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN53 GAT, 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 SN53 GAT registered?

SN53 GAT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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