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CU53 YYW

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,576 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 84,666 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Brake pad sensor adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose adrift

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Brake pad sensor adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose adrift

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,885 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 71,885 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,207 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bulb failure lamp on dash

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bulb failure lamp on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,720 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2013 50,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,055 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,282 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,753 miles

undertrays fitted under vehicle,full inspection of brake pipes not possible

Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,759 miles

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
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CU53 YYW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU53 YYW, 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.

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CU53 YYW is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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