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SV04 HGE

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

155,404 mi
Last recorded155,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 155,404 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,441 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 141,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,237 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 17 Oct 2017 137,205 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,160 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle broken

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

Nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside rear suspension arm outer bush worn

Offside rear seat belt buckle broken

Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre rear seat belt buckle broken

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

Nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside rear suspension arm outer bush worn

Offside rear seat belt buckle broken

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn 2.8mm

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 106,232 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn 2.8mm

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,056 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock leaking

Fail 2 Jan 2014 99,056 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,055 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,055 miles

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

Airbag Light On

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,209 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 87,209 miles

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

air bag light on??

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,251 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,251 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,153 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,715 miles

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV04 HGE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SV04 HGE, 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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SV04 HGE is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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