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VE04 VKB

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,265 mi
Last recorded150,265 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 VKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 150,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 146,535 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

long hand brake

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,116 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates look interchangable .

Fail 16 Mar 2015 129,388 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates look interchangable .

Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,666 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 30 May 2012 95,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 82,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,611 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2007 42,045 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 42,045 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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VE04 VKB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE04 VKB, 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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VE04 VKB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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