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NU04 MPZ

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,769 mi
Last recorded157,769 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 MPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 157,769 miles

Both rear tyres are nearing wear indicators

Exhaust smoking from cold

Front lower bumper has damage

Gearbox and engine sumps are wet with oil

Nearside outer sill has damage

Nearside rear brake hose perishing

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade worn and damaged - Still clears screen ok

Offside rear seat belt stalk surround broken

Underbody has corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2016 157,769 miles

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

Both rear tyres are nearing wear indicators

Exhaust smoking from cold

Front lower bumper has damage

Gearbox and engine sumps are wet with oil

Nearside outer sill has damage

Nearside rear brake hose perishing

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Offside front wiper blade worn and damaged - Still clears screen ok

Offside rear seat belt stalk surround broken

Underbody has corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 157,764 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 146,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 127,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,107 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)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 73,257 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NU04 MPZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NU04 MPZ, 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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NU04 MPZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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