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AU53 WEH

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,131 mi
Last recorded119,131 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 119,131 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,805 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn on inside edges but still legal.

Advise n/s/f outer cv boot split.

Advise rear reg plate starting to perish.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,090 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,064 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 88,073 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,757 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,293 miles

front and rear number plate reflectors poor.n/s/r shock absorber sheild missing.cooler for fuel under o/s temp repair on mounting

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,695 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,486 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,183 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,183 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 54,420 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tail light dim

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,420 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tail light dim

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,016 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,877 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,515 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under sheilds fitted preventing full inspection of under side

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,838 miles

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 WEH is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEH, 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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What year was AU53 WEH registered?

AU53 WEH is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AU53 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 WEH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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