2003 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · HF53 RFY
2003 Volkswagen Touareg (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 148,319 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 RFY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 148,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 RFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (HF53 RFY) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
HF53 RFY Mileage History
- 20/06/2024147,733 mi
- 29/06/2024148,319 mi+586 mi
- 29/06/2024148,319 mi
Average of roughly 23,863 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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