CarVerify

Free Car Check

A16 NCF

2004 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,616 mi
Last recorded113,616 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touran96,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 113,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,091 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 102,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 as found on V.I.N. information; reading2.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,928 miles

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 as found on V.I.N. information; reading 2.81 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,383 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,346 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear inside edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 96,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 82,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,591 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,098 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly worn / lipped

rear washer not clearing windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,628 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,600 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
Full Volkswagen Touran reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A16 NCF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 96,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 NCF?

You can check the full history of A16 NCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A16 NCF registered?

A16 NCF is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is A16 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NCF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 NCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A16 NCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.