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RO04 ZTJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,502 mi
Last recorded187,502 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 ZTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 187,502 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 187,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 168,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 150,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 136,608 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 97,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,942 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,602 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,648 miles

Front wiper blades just within MOT limits for clearing screen

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RO04 ZTJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO04 ZTJ, 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 RO04 ZTJ registered?

RO04 ZTJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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