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AO53 LWJ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

254,586 mi
Last recorded254,586 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 254,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 254,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 248,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,593 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 138,649 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 138,648 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,977 miles

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

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

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

oil levellow

various suspension components slightly corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of over heating. but caliper free on test

Pass 15 Oct 2014 122,322 miles

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

parking brake warning light on

Fail 13 Oct 2014 122,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

parking brake warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 114,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,794 miles

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

ns wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2012 106,794 miles

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

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

ns wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,788 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 97,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,363 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,437 miles

Nsf wiper blade judders on screen

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,437 miles

Nsf wiper blade judders on screen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,087 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,259 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

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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AO53 LWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 LWJ, 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 AO53 LWJ registered?

AO53 LWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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