Volkswagen Touran (2004)
2004 Volkswagen Touran
CarHunch analysed 11,148 real MOT records for the 2004 Volkswagen Touran. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Volkswagen Touran has a first-time pass rate of 72%, which is 8 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability for its age. More concerning, 45.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should give any prospective buyer pause.
At just under 102,000 miles median mileage, these Tourans are well-used family cars, yet they're racking up an average of 5.35 failures and 26.6 advisories per test—a high advisory count that points to widespread wear issues across multiple systems. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the transmission, suspension components, and diesel particulate filter condition, as these are the areas where Tourans of this age commonly fail.
What to check before buying a 2004 Volkswagen Touran
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.
- ⚠️ 45.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (82%) | 9,154 | 71.9% | 5.39 |
| Petrol (18%) | 1,991 | 72.2% | 5.14 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 74.8% | 4.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 55.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran vehicles fall between 84,474 and 120,188 miles.
2004 Volkswagen Touran — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,271 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Volkswagen Touran
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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91.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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90.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.9%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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61.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.9%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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59.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.4%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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45.2%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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