MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper arm slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine management light stays on
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)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine oil leak
both rear shock covers hanging loose
engine warning light staying on
washer bottle cap missing
both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/f , o/s/f + o/s/r tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/f , o/s/f + o/s/r tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
child seat fitted o/s outer rear
under trays fitted making poor inspection underneath vehicle
UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?
Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 ECA 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 ECA, 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 ECA registered?
AP53 ECA is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is AP53 ECA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP53 ECA 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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