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AK04 JTV

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,598 mi
Last recorded179,598 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 JTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 179,598 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 179,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 160,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 144,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to all three rear seats

Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 103,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,380 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2008 75,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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AK04 JTV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK04 JTV, 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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AK04 JTV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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