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YY53 SZJ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 SZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 153,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 143,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 May 2013 131,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 131,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 131,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 117,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 106,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,204 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,802 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 44,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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