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PY53 NLM

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,404 mi
Last recorded127,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 NLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,404 miles

both numberplate lights dim

nearside rear link has slight play

offside front mudguard slightly loose

rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2010 117,380 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 117,362 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 117,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,833 miles

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

off-side rear door will not open

Fail 7 Mar 2008 111,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off-side rear door will not open

Pass 3 Feb 2007 95,798 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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PY53 NLM is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PY53 NLM, 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 PY53 NLM registered?

PY53 NLM is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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