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SA04 ACR

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,734 mi
Last recorded149,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 ACR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,709 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 144,707 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s rear (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,275 miles

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged but still functioning

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 133,288 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 133,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 121,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 86,381 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 86,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,340 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,757 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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SA04 ACR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA04 ACR, 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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SA04 ACR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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