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BJ53 BAB

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 96,768 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,324 miles

ALL FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Coil spring corroded O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Fail 10 Mar 2022 96,324 miles

ALL FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Coil spring corroded O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,087 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crack in wind screen

Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,668 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

front and rear suspension components are corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,666 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,394 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

crack in windscreen not in area

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,825 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,514 miles

many plastic trims shields and guards covering prescribed areas

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,792 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,824 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,214 miles

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,460 miles

front brake discs worn

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,132 miles

front brake discs some wear

many plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside headlamp aim on lower limit unable to adjust

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,290 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,027 miles

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn low on inner edege

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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BJ53 BAB is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BJ53 BAB, 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 BJ53 BAB registered?

BJ53 BAB is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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