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OE04 TUU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

174,219 mi
Last recorded174,219 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 TUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 174,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 174,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner is missing

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2024 168,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements, suggest investigate

Pass 27 Jun 2023 164,342 miles

Front Anti roll bar corrded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking Park Requirements only just met

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 164,342 miles

Front Anti roll bar corrded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking Park Requirements only just met

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 162,401 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre getting close to tread wear indicators

Fail 10 Oct 2022 162,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre getting close to tread wear indicators

Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,040 miles

Front subframe bushes perishing.

front brake hoses perishing.

undertray fitted and engine covers

Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,067 miles

engine & undertray covers fitted

general corrosion underneath

nearside front brake hose not fitted correctly at top

Fail 5 Oct 2019 134,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,475 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 130,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

steering lock inoperative, but has an engine immobilizer permanently fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,008 miles

all shock absorbers have dust covers which are perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,271 miles

Both front disc has a corroded lip

Both rear disc are in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers are smearing

Strong advise** - offside front tyre has inner and outer wear and perished in the outer area

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,803 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,803 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,232 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 29,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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OE04 TUU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 92,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE04 TUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OE04 TUU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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