2004 Volkswagen Touran · 8,581 MOT tests
2004 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2004 Volkswagen Tourans fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Touran years (8,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 48.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 148,268
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,581
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.4% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.6%
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Brakes14.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.1%
- Tyres10.6%
- Body, chassis and structure9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.24%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.53%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (24.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.91%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.35%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.32%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.2%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2004 Volkswagen Tourans fail 48.1% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Touran years (8,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.24% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.67% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Volkswagen Touran shows 148,268 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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