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AK53 KBV

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,265 mi
Last recorded168,265 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 168,265 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 168,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 150,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 136,531 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

stone chip zone b

Fail 11 Jul 2016 127,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light unit (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear Lower side light not working

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip zone b

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,868 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,568 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,367 miles

both front tyres worn out on inner edge only pass due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement soon.

movement front antiroll bar mount bushes.

movement offside front lower suspension arm inner bush.

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

offside front road spring corroding.

offside rear road spring corroding.

screen damaged.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,254 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,009 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 69,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt,due to child seat being fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 49,546 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK53 KBV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Silver 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 AK53 KBV, 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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AK53 KBV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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