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RJ04 VJV

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 144,718 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 136,359 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,239 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

EML Light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 123,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,336 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,646 miles

child seat in n/s rear

eng management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,247 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,674 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,784 miles

under body shields fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,933 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 VJV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

RJ04 VJV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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