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AP03 OLW

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 164,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 151,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 151,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 137,428 miles

O/S/R Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2013 137,375 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S/R Tyre slightly distorted

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

Slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,702 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight binding O/S/R.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

offside mirror cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,657 miles

Advise, Air Bag light on.

Advise, N/S rear tyre slight distorsion within tread pattern, tread wearing low.

Advise, O/S mirror cracked.

Advise, Passinger window not working.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,753 miles

advise airbag light on.

advise child seats fitted in rear

advise hairline crack o/s mirror

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,254 miles

N/S/R Lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,847 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 OLW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLW, 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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AP03 OLW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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