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AP53 AEX

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,108 mi
Last recorded173,108 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 173,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 173,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 152,178 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 119,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,309 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 86,309 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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AP53 AEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 AEX, 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 AP53 AEX registered?

AP53 AEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is AP53 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 AEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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