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A7 NPP

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,120 mi
Last recorded142,120 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 NPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,120 miles

tail gate struts weak--beware

Pass 6 Feb 2025 134,680 miles

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

tailgate struts weak

Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,155 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,154 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,101 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,099 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,531 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,932 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 89,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lamp stays on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,884 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 82,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,535 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard cluster

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard cluster

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,311 miles

slight lift on front lower ball joints

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,435 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,950 miles

os headlamp just in lower limit ---adjusters jammed

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,388 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,874 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,967 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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A7 NPP is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 86,412 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 A7 NPP, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 NPP is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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