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AO53 MSY

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,462 mi
Last recorded155,462 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 155,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 155,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 146,252 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,916 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 125,826 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2017 125,764 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,930 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing covers dropped (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 110,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing covers dropped (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 102,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 97,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 91,700 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

suspension console mounts perishing

Fail 14 May 2013 91,700 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

suspension console mounts perishing

Pass 18 May 2012 86,617 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 82,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 77,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 70,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage noted to nearside rear wheelarch section

nearside front engine mounting appears to be loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 MSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO53 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

AO53 MSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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