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AP03 FXU

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 120,233 miles

Nearside front washer jet weak

Slight corrosion/lip around edge of brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2011 120,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front washer jet weak

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight corrosion/lip around edge of brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,285 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,387 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 62,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,877 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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AP03 FXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP03 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 FXU registered?

AP03 FXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is AP03 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 FXU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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