2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE53 CZU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 189,521 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 CZU Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 189,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 CZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AE53 CZU) between May 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Steering (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
AE53 CZU Mileage History
- 21/05/200737,525 mi
- 07/04/200851,123 mi+13,598 mi
- 07/04/200851,123 mi
- 15/01/200963,463 mi+12,340 mi
- 15/01/201073,787 mi+10,324 mi
- 16/01/201073,787 mi
- 22/12/201081,188 mi+7,401 mi
- 22/12/201081,188 mi
- 29/12/201186,984 mi+5,796 mi
- 29/12/201186,984 mi
- 07/12/201292,745 mi+5,761 mi
- 15/11/201399,402 mi+6,657 mi
- 22/11/201399,587 mi+185 mi
- 24/11/2014109,236 mi+9,649 mi
- 25/11/2014109,236 mi
- 13/11/2015116,044 mi+6,808 mi
- 25/11/2016123,972 mi+7,928 mi
- 22/11/2017130,875 mi+6,903 mi
- 22/11/2017130,875 mi
- 03/12/2018137,486 mi+6,611 mi
- 26/11/2019143,225 mi+5,739 mi
- 26/11/2019143,225 mi
- 01/12/2020148,306 mi+5,081 mi
- 01/12/2020148,306 mi
- 07/12/2021153,868 mi+5,562 mi
- 21/12/2021154,100 mi+232 mi
- 07/12/2022161,274 mi+7,174 mi
- 26/01/2024171,647 mi+10,373 mi
- 26/01/2024171,665 mi+18 mi
- 23/01/2025180,573 mi+8,908 mi
- 26/01/2026189,521 mi+8,948 mi
Average of roughly 8,134 miles per year across 31 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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