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RNZ 5535

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,058 mi
Last recorded164,058 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5535
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 164,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort BORDERLINE

Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod end boot condition

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake effort borderline

wear in o/s rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,916 miles

handbrake travel

wear offside front track rod

Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,534 miles

wear nearside front and both rear tyres

wear offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 131,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 126,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,146 miles

all tyres only just legal 1.6mm and splitting between treads

operation of air bag light

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,659 miles

wear in steering rack inner joints

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,242 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,805 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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RNZ 5535 is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNZ 5535, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNZ 5535 registered?

RNZ 5535 is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is RNZ 5535 safe to buy?

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