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OY04 FTN

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,451 mi
Last recorded170,451 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 FTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 170,451 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 162,489 miles

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

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 152,052 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 152,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,559 miles

front subframe bushes split

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2022 145,526 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both little pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rear suspension corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 135,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 135,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 124,752 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,073 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,204 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,161 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 94,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,792 miles

passenger rear door does not open

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,431 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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OY04 FTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OY04 FTN, 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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OY04 FTN is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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