MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Surface rust underneath body
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
surface rust underneath body
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side egde (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
engine top and bottom cover fitted
front shock absorber slightly weak
rear seats are not in use at a time of test
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine top and bottom cover fitted
front shock absorber slightly weak
rear seats are not in use at a time of test
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damage to windscreen
wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge
wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake pads appear low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
front brake pads appear low
cannot see brake pad condition
rear seats in load area not in use
rear shock absorber dust covers dropped
rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges (2mm in testable area)
chip in screen
rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
chip in screen
rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted under car
tyres worn low on edges
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted under car
tyres worn low on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smeary
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AX53 CUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX53 CUW, 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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AX53 CUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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