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OV04 UZM

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 142,346 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,492 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 123,653 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 123,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,834 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,329 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,329 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,729 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Feb 2013 78,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

park brake warning light fault stays on when brake is released

Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,221 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 21,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,472 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 UZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

OV04 UZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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