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AJ53 CHD

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,013 mi
Last recorded180,013 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 180,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 179,991 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,943 miles

O/S front caliper sticking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 157,771 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 145,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 130,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 121,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 109,807 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,758 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,020 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 89,622 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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AJ53 CHD is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ53 CHD, 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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AJ53 CHD is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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