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NH53 LLM

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,266 mi
Last recorded116,266 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 LLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,403 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever not releasing fully (1.1.6 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also does not release fully unaided (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,933 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also does not release fully unaided (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr (7.1.2)

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,130 miles

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,322 miles

Front Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light has blubs off

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,322 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light has blubs off

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake release handle broken

High level brake lamp has some bulbs out

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

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

Wipers becoming poor

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 58,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,535 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,650 miles

o/s/r reflector slightly damaged but function not impared

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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NH53 LLM is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NH53 LLM, 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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NH53 LLM is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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