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DY53 TLZ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,989 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 50,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake flexi hose incorrectly positioned but not fouling any part of vehicle

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

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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DY53 TLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY53 TLZ, 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 DY53 TLZ registered?

DY53 TLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DY53 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 TLZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY53 TLZ have outstanding finance?

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