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YY53 SYJ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,162 mi
Last recorded141,162 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 SYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,257 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner very poor condition (3.5.1i)

drivers wiper smearing

engine oil leak

front sub-frame bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2016 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner very poor condition (3.5.1i)

drivers wiper smearing

engine oil leak

front sub-frame bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,313 miles

All suspension coil springs are corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,313 miles

All suspension coil springs are corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,917 miles

Rear discs are worn

Front discs are worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn on the side walls

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,917 miles

Front discs are worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn on the side walls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs are worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,366 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 1 Nov 2006 43,704 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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YY53 SYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY53 SYJ, 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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YY53 SYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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