Volkswagen Touareg (2004)
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
CarHunch analysed 2,880 real MOT records for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Touareg just barely underperforms the UK average with a 78.9% first-time pass rate against 80%, but the real concern is that nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during MOT testing — well above acceptable levels for a prospective buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly (79.6% and 78.7% respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully improve your odds.
These Touaregs have covered an average of 91,782 miles by test time, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're accumulating 3.52 failures and 17.8 advisories per vehicle — suggesting systemic wear or design issues rather than isolated problems. Before committing to purchase, have an independent inspection focus on suspension, cooling, and electrical systems, since the high advisory count signals recurring niggles that compound maintenance costs over time.
The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has a decent first-time pass rate (78.9%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 2,880 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 2,880 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.
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Before you buy a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Based on MOT data from 2,880 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (81%) | 2,344 | 78.7% | 3.59 |
| Petrol (18%) | 522 | 79.6% | 3.25 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 48,295 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles fall between 75,595 and 110,865 miles.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 21% of 2004 Volkswagen Touaregs are still active.
Numbers are declining — 456 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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