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OV04 FJK

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe area (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door mirror does not fold automatically

off side rear seat belt stalk cover missing - suggest attention

Fail 16 Sep 2015 125,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

O/s headlight has poor pattern

O/s/f exhaust blowing

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on!

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,185 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 100,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

rear disc very corroded!

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,363 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers side front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Drivers side rear tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger side rear tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,883 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,633 miles

wide wheels fitted to car

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,269 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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OV04 FJK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV04 FJK, 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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OV04 FJK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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