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SX04 DMZ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,287 mi
Last recorded131,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,287 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly worn on inside edges

corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Fail 22 Jun 2020 131,287 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres slightly worn on inside edges

corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,245 miles

2x tank straps starting to rot

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 128,237 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank straps rotten x2 (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

2x tank straps starting to rot

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,165 miles

park brake travel

slight corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,245 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 109,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,828 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspenion warning light on

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspenion warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,872 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 38,872 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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SX04 DMZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SX04 DMZ, 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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SX04 DMZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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