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R5 OVW

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

138,549 mi
Last recorded138,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 138,549 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 138,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,275 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 132,456 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 132,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,278 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 130,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 128,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 128,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,952 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray at edges. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank straps corroding , one starting to crumble away

Seat belt slightly damaged All seat belts -damp and mouldy and slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 125,951 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Anti -roll bar broken inside mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake not working.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray at edges. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank straps corroding , one starting to crumble away

Seat belt slightly damaged All seat belts -damp and mouldy and slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,783 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen cracked (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen cracked (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers, and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 114,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers, and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge ( 2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

front subframe bushes becoming worn

nearside front wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge ( 2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

front subframe bushes becoming worn

lip on front brake discs

nearside front wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,431 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2014 88,970 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 80,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag and brake pad warning lights on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag and brake pad warning lights on

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,258 miles

airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake has a lot of travel

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,516 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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R5 OVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 R5 OVW, 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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R5 OVW is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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