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AU53 VOV

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,559 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front and rear brake discs are worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 104,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,477 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 78,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,376 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 VOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU53 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

AU53 VOV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VOV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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