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AP53 GZX

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

245,788 mi
Last recorded245,788 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 245,788 miles

EML ON

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 216,916 miles

EML On

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 172,667 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 172,227 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,554 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 129,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 117,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r shock cover loose

o/s/r rear shock cover loose

very slight movement in o/s/ f roll bar

Pass 13 Nov 2010 103,536 miles

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

brake pipes covered by covers

Fail 13 Nov 2010 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes covered by covers

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,819 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,682 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 GZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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