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SA04 ZWR

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,147 mi
Last recorded129,147 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 ZWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,316 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to underside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 123,084 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 123,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 117,772 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 117,561 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 110,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 110,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe bushes are worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 102,500 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe bushes are worn

n/sf tyre is worn to legal limit reconmend replacement

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,978 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 10 Dec 2008 44,780 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 44,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front side lights have blue tint

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both front tyres at 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,814 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 ZWR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA04 ZWR, 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 ZWR is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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