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NL04 TUJ

2004 Volkswagen Derby

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Derby76,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 TUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 103,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

boot does not open

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,562 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,562 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,867 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,222 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 73,221 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,556 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear reg plate is cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,532 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,523 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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NL04 TUJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL04 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL04 TUJ registered?

NL04 TUJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NL04 TUJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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