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RY04 UJB

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,183 mi
Last recorded113,183 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 UJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 113,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 113,116 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 102,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 94,591 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 93,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 93,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 88,059 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,401 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 85,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 77,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,772 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 51,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,468 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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RY04 UJB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RY04 UJB, 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 RY04 UJB registered?

RY04 UJB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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