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SN54 NXT

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,781 mi
Last recorded129,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg92,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 NXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 129,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 129,750 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion all over

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,414 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both front and both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underbody has slight corrosion all over

Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,694 miles

Centre rear seat belt retracting mechanism defective

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)

Parking brake just met requirements may need adjusting

Fail 26 Jan 2018 111,694 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure arm bush insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt retracting mechanism defetive

Fail 23 Jan 2018 111,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 101,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

hand brake just met requirement 16% may need adjusting

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,340 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

hand brake just met requirement 16% may need adjusting

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,947 miles

wipers poor

Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,703 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,398 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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SN54 NXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN54 NXT, 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 SN54 NXT registered?

SN54 NXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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