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AU53 VYJ

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 139,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 126,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 116,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres tread worn smooth on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres tread worn smooth on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,463 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear centre position lamp not working, one of three.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,802 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,798 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2009 55,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,386 miles

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

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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AU53 VYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU53 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 VYJ registered?

AU53 VYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 VYJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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