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AO53 POA

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,423 mi
Last recorded129,423 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 POA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,794 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,857 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,708 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 111,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,091 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 107,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,532 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,532 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear wipers poor

rear high level brake light not all working

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,498 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 52,495 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,057 miles

engine dip stick appers broken on end [or oil low]

oil leak at n/s

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 POA is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

AO53 POA is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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