2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BT53 LFE
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/12/2003. Recorded mileage 179,332 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
BT53 LFE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 179,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BT53 LFE Mileage History
- 26/11/200728,430 mi
- 26/11/200728,430 mi
- 02/12/200841,144 mi+12,714 mi
- 03/12/200950,119 mi+8,975 mi
- 01/04/201163,059 mi+12,940 mi
- 04/05/201276,047 mi+12,988 mi
- 17/05/201386,314 mi+10,267 mi
- 12/05/201492,292 mi+5,978 mi
- 27/05/2015101,118 mi+8,826 mi
- 20/05/2016109,592 mi+8,474 mi
- 31/05/2016109,592 mi
- 14/03/2017117,301 mi+7,709 mi
- 15/03/2017117,316 mi+15 mi
- 11/06/2018128,337 mi+11,021 mi
- 13/06/2018128,338 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/2019137,889 mi+9,551 mi
- 17/06/2019137,954 mi+65 mi
- 11/06/2020146,255 mi+8,301 mi
- 17/06/2020146,258 mi+3 mi
- 15/06/2021154,890 mi+8,632 mi
- 17/06/2021154,952 mi+62 mi
- 23/02/2023169,931 mi+14,979 mi
- 24/02/2023169,932 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2024176,175 mi+6,243 mi
- 04/02/2025178,475 mi+2,300 mi
- 17/02/2026179,332 mi+857 mi
Average of roughly 8,278 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 LFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (BT53 LFE) between November 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded EXCESS CORROSION, O/S FITTING. (6.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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