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OY54 UVW

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,501 mi
Last recorded163,501 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 163,501 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underneath he vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 163,485 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 158,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,549 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,884 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 148,517 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 143,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 143,258 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 143,236 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,271 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 137,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,280 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 135,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,582 miles

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,792 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

rear wiper smearing

serv light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,036 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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OY54 UVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY54 UVW, 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 OY54 UVW registered?

OY54 UVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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