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NL54 VNB

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,333 mi
Last recorded171,333 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 171,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small clamp loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 166,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 163,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 163,243 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 159,722 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 153,648 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 153,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing reinforcing where meets shock absorber holding bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing reinforcing where meets shock absorber holding bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front door mirror damaged & taped up

Offside Front head lamp coming on when position lamp selected

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel pipes & brake lines covered

hand brake , foot peddle slightly stiff to return to off position

under trays is quite oily

Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,361 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 129,780 miles

undertray insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

service light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

service light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jan 2013 88,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,019 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,357 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,042 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VNB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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