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AP03 NEJ

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 137,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 137,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 135,062 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,697 miles

brake lining wear indicator illuminated and wiring damaged on nearside front hub,

engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

offside rear seat belt release button broken but opperative.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake lining wear indicator illuminated and wiring damaged on nearside front hub,

engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

offside rear seat belt release button broken but opperative.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,932 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 100,584 miles

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 87,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,406 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 60,760 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,368 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 30,638 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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AP03 NEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,312 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 Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 NEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP03 NEJ registered?

AP03 NEJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is AP03 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 NEJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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