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GF53 TZJ

2003 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,365 mi
Last recorded91,365 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 TZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts discs are worn with a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,774 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,684 miles

offside repeater lens damaged

rear no.plate faded

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front subframe bushes perishing and pulling through

offside wing repeater lens broken

Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front subframe bushes perishing and pulling through

offside wing repeater lens broken

Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,654 miles

Offside Rear disc corroding

Offside repeater lens broken

frt & rear no plate cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2018 69,648 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear disc corroding

Offside repeater lens broken

frt & rear no plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,704 miles

frt & rear no plate discolour

Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

frt & rear no plate discolour

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,365 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the outer edge of the tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp staying on (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing low on the outer edge of the tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

frt & rear no plates discolour

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,369 miles

n/s/r tyre deep cut inner sidewall,n/s/f tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,758 miles

rear no plate discolour

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,157 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,842 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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GF53 TZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GF53 TZJ, 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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What year was GF53 TZJ registered?

GF53 TZJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is GF53 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 TZJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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