2003 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · DA53 KXN
2003 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 140,281 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA53 KXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 140,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA53 KXN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (DA53 KXN) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Emission control equipment obviously defective boost pipe on n/s of engine not fitted correctly-leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA53 KXN Mileage History
- 20/06/2024135,213 mi
- 09/06/2025137,685 mi+2,472 mi
- 09/06/2025137,685 mi
- 03/07/2026140,250 mi+2,565 mi
- 07/07/2026140,281 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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