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SK54 OTZ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,161 mi
Last recorded195,161 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 195,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Exhaust Section Has Minor Leak Of Gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Exhaust Gas Leak From Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both Joints Have Slight Movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Slightly Clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Rear Sub-Frame Bush Worn

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

Offside Front Rear Sub-Frame Bush Worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Misting Around Lower Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop Centre Bearing Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 195,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Exhaust Section Has Minor Leak Of Gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Exhaust Gas Leak From Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both Joints Have Slight Movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Slightly Clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Rear Sub-Frame Bush Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit And Worn On Inner Edge, 255/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Rear Sub-Frame Bush Worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit And Worn On Inner Edge, 255/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Misting Around Lower Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop Centre Bearing Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 182,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 182,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 181,598 miles

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

general under body component corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2023 181,578 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard catalytic converter (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard pre cat (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

general under body component corrosion

mesh tail pipes fiitted not allowing emission probe to be inserted

Pass 16 May 2022 176,916 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

oil level is low

Pass 13 May 2021 169,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2021 169,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2020 168,266 miles

brake wear indicator message on dashboard

Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,514 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake pads on wear sensors , light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2016 156,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 138,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 138,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 136,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,009 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 130,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 122,317 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 122,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,058 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 118,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,438 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,434 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,873 miles

both front tyres worn

long handbrake travel

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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SK54 OTZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK54 OTZ, 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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SK54 OTZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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