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RN04 KDJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 KDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 106,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,071 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stays weak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,071 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stays weak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,990 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chrome side step insecure pass and advise

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,018 miles

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

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

Nearside lower step rear section pulled away from body,secure enough at time of test.

Offside rear tyre side wall in very poor condition.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,018 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside lower step rear section pulled away from body,secure enough at time of test.

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

Offside rear tyre side wall in very poor condition.

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,977 miles

Blue side light bulbs fitted to front but illuminate white.

Child seat fitted and secured by adult belt to nearside rear seat,this seat belt not tested.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,258 miles

oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,618 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 16,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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RN04 KDJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RN04 KDJ, 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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RN04 KDJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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