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RJ04 GKX

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,868 mi
Last recorded122,868 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 GKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 122,868 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 122,868 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,382 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 112,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,799 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,799 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,499 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 92,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interfering with O/S/R brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,910 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 81,790 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,432 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,866 miles

offside mirror lens broken

Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside mirror lens broken

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,038 miles

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,800 miles

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,133 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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RJ04 GKX is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ04 GKX, 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 RJ04 GKX registered?

RJ04 GKX is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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