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AU53 VYO

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,722 mi
Last recorded155,722 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 155,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 126,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 94,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,499 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,461 miles

under body has general corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2018 56,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,880 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly cracked between tread pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,695 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,694 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,866 miles

advise scratches in screen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,129 miles

advise front brake disc sufaces slighly correded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,091 miles

advise offside front door hard to open from in side

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,628 miles

advise both number plates discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,989 miles

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

frt and rear no plates discolouring

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,460 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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AU53 VYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU53 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

AU53 VYO is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AU53 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VYO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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