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BL53 RRZ

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,203 mi
Last recorded143,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 143,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,203 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 136,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 132,302 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 127,163 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion rear axle/ suspension

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 13 May 2014 118,830 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

corrosion off side rear coil spring

corrosion rear chassis rails and boot floor

off side front and near side front tyre walls perishing and 2mm

off side front shocker damp

rear number plate

security of near side front and off side front outer cv boots

segments of eye level stop light not working

Pass 20 May 2013 112,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 112,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,977 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front c.v. gaiter cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 78,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,541 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,057 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 57,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BL53 RRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 RRZ, 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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BL53 RRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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