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OY54 UWJ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 137,052 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,344 miles

rear axle corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight movement

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,402 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 116,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,836 miles

front brake disc worn inner face

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly worn

oil leak slight

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,625 miles

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,737 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 93,527 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,339 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,323 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,744 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,057 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 UWJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel 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 OY54 UWJ, 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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OY54 UWJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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