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AX53 CUW

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,778 mi
Last recorded201,778 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 CUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 201,778 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 189,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 179,371 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 179,371 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 165,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 157,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,002 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 140,407 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 140,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 134,265 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 116,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,271 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 97,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,470 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Fail 31 Oct 2011 91,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,376 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,208 miles

chip in screen

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2009 66,208 miles

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

chip in screen

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,716 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 52,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,406 miles

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

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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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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What year was AX53 CUW registered?

AX53 CUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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