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AM53 JGV

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,783 mi
Last recorded193,783 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 193,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 186,490 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 186,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 177,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

engine cover fitted

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 161,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 148,625 miles

Eml light on

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 148,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Eml light on

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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AM53 JGV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AM53 JGV, 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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What year was AM53 JGV registered?

AM53 JGV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM53 JGV safe to buy?

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