CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL54 VMX

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 152,735 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,267 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 140,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly worn inner shoulder 225/55/18 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder worn badly 225/55/18 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise alignment

Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror case damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 118,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror case damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyreworn around edges close to cord construction, need attention asap

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,466 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,620 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,865 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
Full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL54 VMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL54 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL54 VMX?

You can check the full history of NL54 VMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL54 VMX registered?

NL54 VMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is NL54 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 VMX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL54 VMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL54 VMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.