2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · GY53 ARZ
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 123,294 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GY53 ARZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 123,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GY53 ARZ Mileage History
- 05/10/2024123,002 mi
- 07/10/2024123,005 mi+3 mi
- 22/09/2025123,238 mi+233 mi
- 01/10/2025123,238 mi
- 08/09/2026123,294 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GY53 ARZ 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 Transporter (GY53 ARZ) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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