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AE53 DZF

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,664 mi
Last recorded13,664 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,664 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 136,617 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort bothside (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 127,519 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 127,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,074 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,181 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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AE53 DZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AE53 DZF, 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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What year was AE53 DZF registered?

AE53 DZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 DZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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