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AK53 TKF

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,600 mi
Last recorded140,600 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,598 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 137,598 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 135,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner edge (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs back plates missing or very corroided

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate very rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,073 miles

3rd row seat belts not checked due to seats not being in place

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 132,073 miles

3rd row seat belts not checked due to seats not being in place

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,076 miles

Front shock absorber casings very rusty.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake discs back plates very corroided

all underbody dry & rusty.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,243 miles

Front brake dust shields are poor

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 126,243 miles

Front brake dust shields are poor

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 122,834 miles

offside rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front back plate corrored

Offside Front back plate corrored

Fail 4 Sep 2015 117,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front back plate corrored

Offside Front back plate corrored

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 107,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding, Dust cover's missing on rear shock absorbers.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 101,976 miles

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding, Dust cover's missing on rear shock absorbers.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,116 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,580 miles

N/S FIRST ROW SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,952 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,257 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 34,257 miles

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

MIDDLE REAR AND O/S/R SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TKF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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