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SW04 RVK

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 134,068 miles

child seat fitted on rear seats

play in n/s/f hub unit

play in steering rack

Fail 9 May 2013 133,722 miles

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

child seats fitted on rear seats

slight movement in n/s/f hub unit

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 1 Jun 2012 126,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 126,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 115,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 104,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underbody heavily coated with mud when test was carried out !

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 92,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,260 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,762 miles

Excessive mud and earth on underside of vehicle !

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

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 RVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SW04 RVK, 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 SW04 RVK registered?

SW04 RVK is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is SW04 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 RVK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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