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DE53 UEU

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,275 mi
Last recorded128,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 128,275 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,942 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside corners

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 71,408 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,723 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 UEU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

DE53 UEU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 UEU safe to buy?

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