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SW53 LEJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,621 mi
Last recorded120,621 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,621 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,696 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,342 miles

parking brake lever not returning fully

Pass 7 Mar 2015 93,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,597 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,648 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 53,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,881 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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SW53 LEJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW53 LEJ, 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 SW53 LEJ registered?

SW53 LEJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is SW53 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 LEJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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