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VF04 GVW

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,731 mi
Last recorded134,731 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 134,731 miles

Underside covered with underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,368 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,803 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 17 Nov 2015 126,803 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,211 miles

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,211 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres uneven wear

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,930 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,115 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2011 89,115 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,483 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,130 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,130 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 45,792 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VF04 GVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VF04 GVW, 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 VF04 GVW registered?

VF04 GVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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The MOT history for VF04 GVW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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