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GF53 TWN

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,600 mi
Last recorded145,600 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 TWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 145,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,614 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 142,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,448 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 126,448 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 116,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 116,624 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,926 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,957 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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GF53 TWN is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF53 TWN, 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 GF53 TWN registered?

GF53 TWN is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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