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SO04 RVJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 RVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 146,425 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,684 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 136,559 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 136,549 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,734 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 128,730 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,698 miles

Offside Rear Outer seat belt slow to return

Fail 25 Oct 2017 110,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer seat belt slow to return

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,101 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,693 miles

Near side door mirror cracked

Near side rear seat belt has not been checked due to child seat fitted

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

Wipers judder on screen slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Near side door mirror cracked

Near side front tyre 2.5mm

Near side rear seat belt has not been checked due to child seat fitted

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

Wipers judder on screen slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,563 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 21 May 2008 39,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,472 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 27,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SO04 RVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO04 RVJ, 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 SO04 RVJ registered?

SO04 RVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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