2004 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · SJ04 HWY
2004 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 156,934 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ04 HWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2026
- 156,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ04 HWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (SJ04 HWY) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SJ04 HWY Mileage History
- 05/10/2022143,624 mi
- 13/10/2023151,263 mi+7,639 mi
- 14/10/2024155,351 mi+4,088 mi
- 06/10/2025156,426 mi+1,075 mi
- 06/10/2026156,934 mi+508 mi
Average of roughly 3,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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