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SJ04 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,426 mi
Last recorded156,426 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 156,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 155,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 151,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 143,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,247 miles

Central Rear all fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 134,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear all fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,554 miles

fuel tank strapes rusting

Fail 23 Sep 2020 123,554 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strapes rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 101,647 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 89,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,096 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)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,768 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf brake disc slightly corroded on inside

osf brake disc slightly corroded on inside

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,858 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,142 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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SJ04 HWY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SJ04 HWY, 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 SJ04 HWY registered?

SJ04 HWY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SJ04 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 HWY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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