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SH04 AHY

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,227 mi
Last recorded128,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 AHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,227 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 125,843 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,119 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,561 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,561 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,930 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad conection o/s/f headlamp

possible fuel leak engine area as strong smell of fuel ,however nos visable sign of a leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,402 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,368 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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SH04 AHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SH04 AHY, 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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SH04 AHY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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