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AU53 VPD

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

271,083 mi
Last recorded271,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 271,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 271,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 269,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 253,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 253,055 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced STAB LINK (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced STAB LINK (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 230,557 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 230,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 211,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 211,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 189,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 189,083 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 165,783 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly and tread depths getting low

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Sep 2011 165,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly and tread depths getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 145,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 128,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE, TREAD DEPTH VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

offside front tyre, tread depth low on edges.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 128,410 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE, TREAD DEPTH VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

offside front tyre, tread depth low on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,173 miles

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

Rear shockabsorbers , bump stops deterioated and split

Fail 9 Sep 2008 109,173 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear shockabsorbers , bump stops deterioated and split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,726 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

DAMAGE ON FRONT WINDSCREEN.WASHER JETS GETTING POOR.

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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AU53 VPD is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 AU53 VPD, 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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AU53 VPD is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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