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PW03 LUV

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,225 mi
Last recorded122,225 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW03 LUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 122,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,581 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,124 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 99,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,979 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,150 miles

both front brake pad warning wires are not correctly clipped

handbrake mechanism would benefit from attention as it needs help to fully release

Fail 25 Feb 2015 56,095 miles

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

both front brake pad warning wires are not correctly clipped

handbrake mechanism would benefit from attention as it needs help to fully release

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,509 miles

all fitted tyres have stepped treads but both nearside tyres are quite worn on the outer tread area. The nearside rear tyre is worn heavily (1.6mm) and replacement is recommended

when the parking brake is released the light is slow to react. Recommend handbrake switch lubrication or replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 59,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 59,267 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 Front 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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PW03 LUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PW03 LUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PW03 LUV registered?

PW03 LUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is PW03 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PW03 LUV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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