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PK04 VJU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 VJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,005 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,344 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,232 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 113,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 98,283 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 98,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 89,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,240 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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 22 Jul 2010 61,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,343 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,293 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 46,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,448 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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PK04 VJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK04 VJU, 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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PK04 VJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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