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RV04 AKJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,009 miles

N/s mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,546 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,546 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,272 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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RV04 AKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RV04 AKJ, 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 RV04 AKJ registered?

RV04 AKJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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