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OV04 DXU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,935 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened superficial (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s on limit into calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills n\s worse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut nr cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

inner wings weak

oil on minimum

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,585 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,348 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,724 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 79,010 miles

tank straps corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 76,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 72,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 65,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,546 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all discs heavly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,787 miles

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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OV04 DXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV04 DXU, 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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OV04 DXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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