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AT53 BJK

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,597 mi
Last recorded174,597 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 174,597 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 174,597 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 155,907 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,905 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in upper top mount assembly

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,013 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 114,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 110,336 miles

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

both front tyres perished between treads

slight play in n/s/f top arm joint

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,629 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,888 miles

All brake discs are lipped and corroding on inner faces.

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

Slight play in N/S/F top suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,820 miles

All brake discs are lipped and corroding on inner face.

Slight play in N/S/F top suspension arm ball joint.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,749 miles

Slight play in N/S/F top suspension arm ball joint.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,905 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 50,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,878 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,528 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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AT53 BJK is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 86,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT53 BJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AT53 BJK is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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