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NJ04 GJU

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,948 mi
Last recorded157,948 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

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

factory fitted engine cover and underguards

factory fitted tinted side and rear windows

Pass 28 Jul 2015 150,543 miles

strong advice both front brake flex hoses starting to split close to cords

strong advice n/s/f screen cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2014 142,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 122,795 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 122,795 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 119,452 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,403 miles

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 108,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,305 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 88,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 81,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 81,464 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fuel flap can only be opened by emergency pull

Pass 2 May 2007 73,719 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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NJ04 GJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ04 GJU, 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 NJ04 GJU registered?

NJ04 GJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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