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AJ53 YJK

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,436 mi
Last recorded164,436 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 164,436 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency, poor ,marginal pass, should investigate and repair.

Oil leak, but not excessive seems to be from oil cooler and bust pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front shoulders worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

center section exhaust clamp braking., still secure.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 153,758 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp at joints badly corroded /braking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bothside rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear inner shoulder and centre tread lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

bothside front head lamp aim, adjusted,pass repair side.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 153,272 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining sleeve clamps rusted and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 140,913 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2018 140,705 miles

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

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

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting

Pass 17 Oct 2017 129,115 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement/wear

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 128,791 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement/wear

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,147 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 117,952 miles

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

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

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,016 miles

Seat/Belts 6 and 7 not checked

Fail 22 Oct 2015 106,016 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat/Belts 6 and 7 not checked

Pass 14 May 2014 98,885 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 May 2013 92,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,967 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,634 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 520,325 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,024 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 27,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,252 miles

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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AJ53 YJK is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,312 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 AJ53 YJK, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 YJK is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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