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VA53 LBL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,460 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 118,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 117,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 117,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,343 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,329 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,022 miles

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

General under body corrosion rear

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 112,022 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion rear

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 112,020 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,548 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,536 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 102,058 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 102,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 91,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 79,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 76,388 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,095 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,134 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,304 miles

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

plastic cover fitted to undercarriage

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,398 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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VA53 LBL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA53 LBL, 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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VA53 LBL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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