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S18 WAW

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,661 mi
Last recorded129,661 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 WAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 129,661 miles

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 17 Feb 2024 129,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 4 Feb 2023 126,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,603 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,009 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 113,726 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 112,800 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,375 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,217 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,669 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,669 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,775 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 22 Dec 2011 77,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,238 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 70,238 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,125 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,125 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,006 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,717 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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S18 WAW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S18 WAW, 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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S18 WAW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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