CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK53 JYB

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,460 mi
Last recorded153,460 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 153,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 150,639 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 141,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,385 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 136,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 122,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 115,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 106,634 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 102,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 97,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 91,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 87,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 87,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,782 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK53 JYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK53 JYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 JYB?

You can check the full history of AK53 JYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK53 JYB registered?

AK53 JYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is AK53 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 JYB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 JYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 JYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.