The road tax status for AE53 DAU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AE53 DAU?

The MOT for AE53 DAU is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of AE53 DAU?

The recorded mileage for AE53 DAU is 211,742 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE53 DAU ULEZ compliant?

No, AE53 DAU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE53 DAU

AE53 DAU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/10/2003. Recorded mileage 211,742 miles. MOT valid until 08/03/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 08/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 211,742 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 08/03/2027

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 211,742 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2461cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

AE53 DAU Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
211,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for AE53DAU

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

AE53 DAU Mileage History

29/09/200661,690 mi
28/09/200784,120 mi+22,430 mi
19/09/2008107,375 mi+23,255 mi
15/09/2009115,860 mi+8,485 mi
21/10/2010126,693 mi+10,833 mi
28/10/2010126,707 mi+14 mi
26/10/2011132,608 mi+5,901 mi
23/10/2012146,808 mi+14,200 mi
24/10/2012146,808 mi
27/10/2013155,235 mi+8,427 mi
16/11/2014153,902 mi-1,333 mi
29/11/2015154,674 mi+772 mi
04/08/2016155,348 mi+674 mi
04/08/2016155,348 mi
02/08/2017159,417 mi+4,069 mi
02/08/2017159,417 mi
13/08/2018167,903 mi+8,486 mi
14/08/2018167,905 mi+2 mi
12/08/2019174,870 mi+6,965 mi
13/08/2019174,873 mi+3 mi
12/07/2021179,544 mi+4,671 mi
13/07/2021179,549 mi+5 mi
27/06/2022188,274 mi+8,725 mi
27/06/2022188,274 mi
09/08/2023202,547 mi+14,273 mi
21/08/2023202,548 mi+1 mi
06/08/2024210,816 mi+8,268 mi
13/09/2024210,825 mi+9 mi
04/03/2026211,740 mi+915 mi
09/03/2026211,742 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 7,718 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

AE53 DAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 05:21

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AE53 DAU) between September 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 09 March 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: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 55 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY