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SJ04 PUG

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,963 mi
Last recorded199,963 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 PUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 199,963 miles

Front both headlamp lenses discoloured

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens broken

Rear both rear tyres starting to bald at edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 199,963 miles

Front both headlamp lenses discoloured

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens broken

Rear both rear tyres starting to bald at edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 195,496 miles

Front Headlamp lenses discoloring

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2023 189,779 miles

Front both front headlamp patterns starting to distort

Pass 15 Sep 2022 184,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 179,382 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 176,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 169,576 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 155,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 149,085 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2015 141,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 129,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 124,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,360 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake discs worn

Impact damage to offside front sill

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 175,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Airbag light on

Brake pad warning on dash

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

Front brake discs worn

Impact damage to offside front sill

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 159,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 159,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,418 miles

LOW FUEL LIGHT ON

REAR HEAD RESTRAINT NOT FITTED IN CAR

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

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

SILL DAMAGE ON THE O/S/FRONT LEADINE EDGE (DENTED)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,418 miles

LOW FUEL LIGHT ON

REAR HEAD RESTRAINT NOT FITTED IN CAR

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

SILL DAMAGE ON THE O/S/FRONT LEADINE EDGE (DENTED)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,530 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 PUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc 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 PUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ04 PUG registered?

SJ04 PUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ04 PUG 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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