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NL54 DLY

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 99,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,680 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 97,675 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,048 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,483 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2013 74,423 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,687 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,687 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres wearing uneven/stepping

Both front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,654 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,322 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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NL54 DLY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NL54 DLY, 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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NL54 DLY is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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