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AP53 BWW

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,575 mi
Last recorded173,575 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 173,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 165,646 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 26 Sep 2018 165,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 30 Sep 2017 152,691 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 152,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hoses split by ferrels (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split by ferrel (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 136,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper hose cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper hose slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 104,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,736 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,710 miles

both o/s tyres down to 1.6mm on inner edges

rear no plate starting to distort

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,472 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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AP53 BWW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Blue 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 BWW, 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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AP53 BWW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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