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R3 RDU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,378 mi
Last recorded78,378 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,378 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front camber bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,098 miles

all four tyres wearing on inside edges

nsf rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,767 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,873 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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R3 RDU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R3 RDU, 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 R3 RDU registered?

R3 RDU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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