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A8 GRP

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,349 mi
Last recorded155,349 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 155,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 152,296 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp lense going opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense going opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear gaitor insecure but in place. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 150,073 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant seat belt anchor trapped beneath seat (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror indicator repeator cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp lense going opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense going opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear gaitor insecure but in place. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 144,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 140,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 137,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,257 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 124,434 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 124,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear coil spring fractured but not likley to dislocate

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,837 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,847 miles

stability control light on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2008 47,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,331 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 4-5-5 MM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 7-8-7 MM

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 5-6-5 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 7-8-7 MM

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

UNDER VEHICLE COVERS FITTED VISIBITILITY REDUCED

Fail 28 Sep 2007 44,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 4-5-5 MM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 7-8-7 MM

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 5-6-5 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GENERAL 235/65R17 7-8-7 MM

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

UNDER VEHICLE COVERS FITTED VISIBITILITY REDUCED

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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A8 GRP is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A8 GRP, 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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A8 GRP is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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