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DE53 EFZ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,223 mi
Last recorded142,223 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 142,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 126,012 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 126,012 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2010 111,254 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 111,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,704 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,044 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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DE53 EFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 EFZ, 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 DE53 EFZ registered?

DE53 EFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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