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DY53 TNF

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 134,896 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 134,526 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,010 miles

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 25 Jan 2013 123,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise n/s/f side lamp slight dim

advise on travel in hand brake pedal, also slow return

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,936 miles

Advise slight play in N/S/F Lower ball joint.

Advise slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,923 miles

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

Advise both headlamp aim's.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Lower ball joint.

Advise slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,890 miles

Advise Density of N/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise both front headlamp aims are on higher limit and are just aceptable.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,268 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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DY53 TNF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

DY53 TNF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DY53 TNF safe to buy?

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