2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE53 CHY
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 195,037 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 CHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2025
- 195,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 CHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AE53 CHY) between June 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.
AE53 CHY Mileage History
- 11/06/2022186,120 mi
- 15/06/2022186,161 mi+41 mi
- 09/01/2024190,913 mi+4,752 mi
- 11/01/2025195,037 mi+4,124 mi
Average of roughly 3,445 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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