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AO53 MPV

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

207,814 mi
Last recorded207,814 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 207,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 194,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 194,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 179,983 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 179,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 126,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,612 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,261 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,604 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,386 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,079 miles

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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AO53 MPV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AO53 MPV, 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 AO53 MPV registered?

AO53 MPV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AO53 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 MPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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