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OY54 UWV

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,343 mi
Last recorded165,343 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 165,343 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 165,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 160,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 160,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 154,906 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 154,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 151,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front bearing noise heard when testing brakes

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested as stuck on

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,916 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn thin both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 142,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both checked on 3 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn thin both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,961 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under cover covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 138,961 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under cover covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high set on number 3 inside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 133,213 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusted 1/2 used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 133,208 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise when brake test carried out (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusted 1/2 used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,114 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,396 miles

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,550 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,158 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,577 miles

front pads worn

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,706 miles

Oil leak

wet conditions

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,161 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,499 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 UWV is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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