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FC03 GGV

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,965 mi
Last recorded97,965 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55 r18 109t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55 r18 109t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake tell tale not working

steering creaks lock to lock under load

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,264 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 80,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,436 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,666 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,143 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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FC03 GGV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FC03 GGV, 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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FC03 GGV is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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