2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AP53 HZY
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 234,199 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AP53 HZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 234,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 HZY 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 (AP53 HZY) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AP53 HZY Mileage History
- 09/12/2021228,554 mi
- 25/01/2023228,983 mi+429 mi
- 07/02/2023229,008 mi+25 mi
- 31/05/2024233,032 mi+4,024 mi
- 30/07/2025234,199 mi+1,167 mi
Average of roughly 1,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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