Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto (2004)
2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Touareg TDI is a serious reliability concern: just 23% of examples pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. The diesel engines are particularly problematic, with an identical 23% pass rate, meaning these vehicles are consistently failing on their initial tests.
At 137,000 miles on average, these Touaregs are racking up significant mileage for their age, and the 0.44 failures per vehicle average suggests expensive drivetrain and suspension issues are common across the fleet. Before committing to one, get an independent pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and budget for imminent major repairs—the first-time MOT failure rate tells you this isn't a car to buy on luck.
What to check before buying a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 106 | 23% | 0.39 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 2 | 58.3% | 3.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto vehicles fall between 125,296 and 146,060 miles.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2023.
MOT History Averages
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