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A16 PUB

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,084 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,375 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,678 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,416 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,678 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,480 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,164 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,282 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,850 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,539 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

on park brake application rear brakes noise

Pass 11 May 2007 32,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 25,768 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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A16 PUB is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 86,412 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 A16 PUB, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 PUB is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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