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AP53 AFK

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,075 mi
Last recorded184,075 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 184,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 170,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 146,121 miles

Lower windscreen cracked (not in drivers view of road)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,741 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,870 miles

Both front nad rear brake discs are slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 81,870 miles

Both front nad rear brake discs are slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 75,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,409 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 64,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres heavy edge wear. n/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,465 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

o/s f tyre badly worn on inside edge , ? tracking required ?

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 AFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP53 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

AP53 AFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AP53 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 AFK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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