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SN54 NLT

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,009 mi
Last recorded168,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 168,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,963 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 161,875 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front + offside front + offside rear wheels have one bolt missing each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 155,906 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 151,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,400 miles

at rearsuspensonbushdetereted at rear electricable so n/i to exustset system

Fail 26 Oct 2020 147,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,446 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,536 miles

both front suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,748 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2014 88,146 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side front tire side wall damage

Pass 24 Dec 2013 77,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,378 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 38,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in o/s/r indi lens † †all tyres worn 2m centre tread

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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SN54 NLT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN54 NLT, 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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SN54 NLT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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