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PA04 FVG

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,694 mi
Last recorded178,694 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 178,694 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 169,938 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 169,926 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front flexy hoses splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 168,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

parking brake tell tale staying on/flickers

Pass 2 Sep 2019 165,723 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slight damage condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 front and rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 157,923 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 157,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,025 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 149,996 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,944 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2016 138,944 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,478 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 95,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,033 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,119 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surfaces

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 21 May 2009 53,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,737 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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PA04 FVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PA04 FVG, 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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PA04 FVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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