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AK53 FJU

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,259 mi
Last recorded143,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2019 143,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 132,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 97,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,472 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,969 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 80,999 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres wearing low and wearing on inner/outer shoulders

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,636 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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AK53 FJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK53 FJU, 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 AK53 FJU registered?

AK53 FJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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