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OV04 FKF

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,969 mi
Last recorded288,969 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 288,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 280,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 279,764 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm also excessive play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 268,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 259,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 259,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 251,150 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm all bushes have perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 242,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both very smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front all subframe bushes are deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2020 241,694 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack likely to fail (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both very smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front all subframe bushes are deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2020 231,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor light on dash

parking brake effort low 16%

Fail 21 Jan 2020 231,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor light on dash

parking brake effort low 16%

Pass 28 Jan 2019 221,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror case damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in o/s/f steering rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 205,348 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 190,994 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 190,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 171,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 161,906 miles

both front tyres wearing all edges

Fail 8 May 2014 161,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing all edges

glow plug warning light flashing

Fail 3 May 2013 154,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 154,408 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 133,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 133,175 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,112 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 119,112 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 108,415 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,408 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine tray fitted.

full engine top cover fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,885 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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 FKF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV04 FKF, 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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What year was OV04 FKF registered?

OV04 FKF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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