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DE53 GGJ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,374 mi
Last recorded142,374 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 GGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 142,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,621 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 112,524 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 930,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,135 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 GGJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

DE53 GGJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 GGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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