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SN53 GBL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

30,205 mi
Last recorded30,205 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 30,205 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 30,199 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure o/s straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 30,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap corroded and split (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 30,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap corroded and split (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,898 miles

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 29,717 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 PARTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 29,495 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 28,964 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,907 miles

Offside fuel tank straps

Fail 12 Nov 2018 27,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65/17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside fuel tank straps

Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,159 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 25,159 miles

Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap (7.2.1)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,319 miles

engine & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 18,230 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 18,230 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 11,224 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 2,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both coolant pipes at n/s/f gearbox

Fail 4 Nov 2013 2,991 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both coolant pipes at n/s/f gearbox

Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 114,243 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 114,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 102,102 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,163 miles

advise( both front tyres 2mm on edge)

advise( front & rear discs beginning to wear & pit, rear discs slightly scored)

advise( front blades beginning to smear screen)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 92,163 miles

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advise( both front tyres 2mm on edge)

advise( front & rear discs beginning to wear & pit, rear discs slightly scored)

advise( front blades beginning to smear screen)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,618 miles

advise( front & rear no plates beginning to deteriorate)

advise( front blades beginning to smear screen)

advise( front discs & pads slightly worn & pitted, 70 to 80% worn)

advise( n,s,r tyre marginal , worn below limit on very edge)

advise( o,s,r tyre worn to 2mm)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,653 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 56,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GBL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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