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R111 DDS

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

209,520 mi
Last recorded209,520 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 DDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 209,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 203,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 199,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 190,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 173,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 173,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 165,630 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 165,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 158,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 146,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,175 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 123,172 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,529 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2013 92,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,925 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R111 DDS is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R111 DDS, 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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What year was R111 DDS registered?

R111 DDS is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is R111 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 DDS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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