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2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,091 miles

Front coil springs slight corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

eng oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,090 miles

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

Front coil springs slight corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded/worn

eng oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside fog light in-op

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65R17 104V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65R17 104V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65R17 104V (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside fog light in-op

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUSPECTED TANDEM

Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65r17 94v conti 4x4 contact (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak rear of engine

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,775 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,135 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,399 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,706 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 20,705 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 UTF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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