2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · MJ53 GVY
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 237,918 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
MJ53 GVY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2018
- 237,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MJ53 GVY Mileage History
- 06/07/200750,413 mi
- 10/07/200989,703 mi+39,290 mi
- 10/07/200989,703 mi
- 13/07/2010113,055 mi+23,352 mi
- 13/07/2010113,055 mi
- 27/07/2011132,877 mi+19,822 mi
- 02/08/2011132,877 mi
- 18/01/2013162,901 mi+30,024 mi
- 18/01/2013162,901 mi
- 21/01/2015201,574 mi+38,673 mi
- 09/06/2016222,586 mi+21,012 mi
- 10/06/2016222,587 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/2017235,479 mi+12,892 mi
- 16/06/2017235,479 mi
- 30/05/2018237,918 mi+2,439 mi
- 30/05/2018237,918 mi
Average of roughly 17,204 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
MJ53 GVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (MJ53 GVY) between July 2007 and May 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.
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