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FG53 JGX

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,205 mi
Last recorded116,205 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,205 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 116,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front worn inner & outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,459 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre down to 2.mm

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,765 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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FG53 JGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FG53 JGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 JGX registered?

FG53 JGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 JGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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