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FE53 LWL

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 100,544 miles

ofs & ns/ front steering arm has free play

Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,500 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

ofs & ns/ front steering arm has free play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2008 82,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,274 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 75,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,892 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 87,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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FE53 LWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FE53 LWL, 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 FE53 LWL registered?

FE53 LWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FE53 LWL safe to buy?

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