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RK04 SGZ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,570 mi
Last recorded148,570 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 SGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 146,246 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 145,959 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard VISUALLY THE FORWARD CAT HAS BEEN CUT OPEN/TAMPERED WITH (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 143,292 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 143,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides - seriously scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 143,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides - seriously scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,439 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 140,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 104,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,346 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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RK04 SGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RK04 SGZ, 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 RK04 SGZ registered?

RK04 SGZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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