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AA03 SMA

2004 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Touran96,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 SMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 127,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 120,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 118,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS SEAT BELT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS SEAT BELT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,973 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,241 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2019 111,329 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2018 109,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,417 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and perished on inner edge

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

management light on at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,041 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,056 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,574 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,753 miles

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

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

Vehicle presented with third row of seats stowed away.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 78,753 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle presented with third row of seats stowed away.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,358 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 44,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 35,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres starting to wear slightly low on very inner edges.

Driver's seatbelt starting to fray slightly.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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AA03 SMA is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 96,746 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 Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA03 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA03 SMA registered?

AA03 SMA is a 2004 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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