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AU53 NYL

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 111,748 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 111,744 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 107,843 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,646 miles

o/s fog light not working

Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s fog light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,938 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,766 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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AU53 NYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 NYL, 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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What year was AU53 NYL registered?

AU53 NYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is AU53 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 NYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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