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CF53 BYC

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,673 mi
Last recorded185,673 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 185,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front suspension arm bushes perished

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 185,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front suspension arm bushes perished

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 173,344 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 160,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 141,504 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre badly distorted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 122,919 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 122,866 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)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,355 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

tailgate not closing fully

Fail 20 Nov 2008 67,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

tailgate not closing fully

wipers hitting scuttle panel

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,671 miles

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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CF53 BYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF53 BYC, 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 CF53 BYC registered?

CF53 BYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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