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AP03 TYD

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,977 mi
Last recorded132,977 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 TYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,977 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2018 132,977 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

anti-roll bar link on o/s/f worn

cv boot o/s/f small split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 121,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,087 miles

front brake pads part worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f cv boot slightly split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,837 miles

front brake pads part worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2014 86,658 miles

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

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,730 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 TYD is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYD, 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 AP03 TYD registered?

AP03 TYD is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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