2003 Volkswagen Touran · 1,242 MOT tests
2003 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2003 Volkswagen Tourans fail 46.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 Touran years (1,242 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 46.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 152,562
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,242
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.6% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.5%
- Lights and electrics19.6%
- Brakes14.6%
- Tyres11.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 4.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.43%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.35%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (23.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (19.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.09%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.71%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (10.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.39%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2003 Volkswagen Tourans fail 46.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 Touran years (1,242 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.67% of tests), position lamp not working (4.59% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Volkswagen Touran shows 152,562 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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