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AV53 MWU

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,132 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,605 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,166 miles

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 29 Jun 2012 54,791 miles

all rear seats down at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,238 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Slightly.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,860 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Jun 2007 31,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 31,820 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)

o/s/f wing damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,368 miles

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

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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AV53 MWU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV53 MWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 MWU registered?

AV53 MWU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is AV53 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 MWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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