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VIB 3595

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,469 mi
Last recorded149,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 3595
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 149,469 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 149,469 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 146,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 142,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 136,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,840 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 81,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 68,004 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly worn inside tread

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,650 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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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VIB 3595 is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VIB 3595, 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 VIB 3595 registered?

VIB 3595 is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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