2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE53 CKV
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 156,261 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 CKV Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 156,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 CKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AE53 CKV) between June 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (53 issues), Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 106 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AE53 CKV Mileage History
- 22/06/200640,621 mi
- 24/06/200640,621 mi
- 12/05/200758,798 mi+18,177 mi
- 12/05/200875,848 mi+17,050 mi
- 29/12/200884,990 mi+9,142 mi
- 30/12/200884,990 mi
- 05/01/201088,911 mi+3,921 mi
- 18/03/2011102,107 mi+13,196 mi
- 13/03/2012114,242 mi+12,135 mi
- 26/03/2012114,666 mi+424 mi
- 15/04/2013124,588 mi+9,922 mi
- 16/04/2013124,588 mi
- 11/04/2014131,286 mi+6,698 mi
- 12/04/2014131,286 mi
- 02/04/2015134,800 mi+3,514 mi
- 02/04/2015134,800 mi
- 14/04/2016140,590 mi+5,790 mi
- 15/04/2016140,590 mi
- 19/04/2016140,590 mi
- 04/04/2017145,616 mi+5,026 mi
- 10/04/2017145,616 mi
- 12/04/2018151,232 mi+5,616 mi
- 16/04/2018151,231 mi-1 mi
- 28/02/2020154,295 mi+3,064 mi
- 04/03/2020154,296 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2021154,309 mi+13 mi
- 10/09/2021154,309 mi
- 25/08/2022155,703 mi+1,394 mi
- 25/08/2022155,704 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/2025156,211 mi+507 mi
- 14/05/2025156,211 mi
- 05/05/2026156,260 mi+49 mi
- 02/06/2026156,261 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,798 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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