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N16 FES

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,789 mi
Last recorded158,789 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 FES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2020 158,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 150,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 148,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 144,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 139,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 134,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 166,000 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front wipers could be better

service warning light displayed

Pass 8 Mar 2013 165,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 151,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 151,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,801 miles

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 89,119 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 63,364 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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N16 FES is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N16 FES, 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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What year was N16 FES registered?

N16 FES is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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