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AJ51 SOS

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,983 mi
Last recorded120,983 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,983 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 120,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake sensor light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 104,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 104,474 miles

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,154 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 64,594 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 64,594 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 51,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,607 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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AJ51 SOS is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ51 SOS, 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 AJ51 SOS registered?

AJ51 SOS is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AJ51 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 SOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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