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SW04 LJL

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,084 mi
Last recorded135,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 LJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 135,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 127,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,941 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe both front bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 97,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,778 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,296 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,782 miles

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

front wipers noisy

o/s/r outer light lens cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,029 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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SW04 LJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW04 LJL, 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 SW04 LJL registered?

SW04 LJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is SW04 LJL safe to buy?

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