2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AF53 GVC
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 272,880 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 GVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 272,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 GVC 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 (AF53 GVC) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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 (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rubbing on wheel (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF53 GVC Mileage History
- 18/11/2022269,796 mi
- 25/11/2022269,819 mi+23 mi
- 14/12/2023271,099 mi+1,280 mi
- 16/12/2025272,880 mi+1,781 mi
- 17/12/2025272,880 mi
Average of roughly 1,001 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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