2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE53 CYA
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 218,809 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 CYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 218,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 CYA 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 (AE53 CYA) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AE53 CYA Mileage History
- 11/12/2023212,003 mi
- 12/12/2023212,003 mi
- 03/01/2025215,337 mi+3,334 mi
- 08/01/2025215,340 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/2026218,809 mi+3,469 mi
Average of roughly 3,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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