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FP53 TMU

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,873 mi
Last recorded105,873 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,300 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load damaged but operates ok (5.2.4a)

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

engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 65 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load damaged but operates ok (5.2.4a)

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

engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,169 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,811 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,435 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,024 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,574 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,573 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FP53 TMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP53 TMU, 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 FP53 TMU registered?

FP53 TMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is FP53 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 TMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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