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TA04 RAG

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA04 RAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 131,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 130,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 127,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 125,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,527 miles

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

all rear suspension has slight corroision

underside covered with plastic trim unable to examine

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 84,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,338 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge steped.

Engine covers fitted visibility restricted.

Front Discs worn and lipped.

Front headlamp aim on lower limit.Headlamp adjusters not working.

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

Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 235/65R17 3-5-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 235/65R17 5-5-2 mm

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front tyre Bridgestone 235/65R17 4-5-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 235/65R17 5-5-2 mm

Rear Discs worn and lipped.Corroded on inside face of discs.

Rear number plate Starting to deteriorat.

Rear wiper blade end taped up.

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,747 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 39,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,241 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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TA04 RAG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TA04 RAG, 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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TA04 RAG is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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