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DF53 GKV

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,115 mi
Last recorded157,115 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,115 miles

engine oil level dipstick broken

engine oil level low

front discs slight lip

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyres sidewall worn and cut

offside rear light broken

offside rear seat belt buckle plastic surround broken (still operational)

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2017 150,498 miles

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

dipstick broken

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre sidewall cut

offside rear light damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2017 150,492 miles

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

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

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

dipstick broken

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre sidewall cut

offside rear light damaged

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,263 miles

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

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

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,305 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of belt

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,089 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2013 120,086 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 110,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,397 miles

Parking brake leaver only just meeting the reserve travel

front subframe bushes are starting to deteriorate !

oil level low !

Fail 15 Sep 2011 103,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front subframe bushes are starting to deteriorate !

oil level low !

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,620 miles

All brake discs worn.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 80,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All brake discs worn.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Pass 6 May 2008 70,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,208 miles

Oil leak

rattle from geabox heat shield

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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DF53 GKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 DF53 GKV, 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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DF53 GKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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