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CP53 DYC

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 154,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 149,752 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,740 miles

Central Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 143,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 137,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 131,255 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 115,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 115,882 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,251 miles

offside front fog light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2012 100,251 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,629 miles

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

harzaed light switch sticky

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,629 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

harzaed light switch sticky

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 18 Dec 2007 51,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 51,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,947 miles

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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CP53 DYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP53 DYC, 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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CP53 DYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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