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AU53 VPL

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Beige Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,016 mi
Last recorded240,016 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 240,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 137,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,425 miles

Offside Front oil leek

Fail 11 Apr 2018 121,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened covered in oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front oil leek

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,206 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 108,206 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,767 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 102,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,045 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 VPL is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Beige with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

AU53 VPL is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AU53 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VPL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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