2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CA53 GAS
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/11/2003. Recorded mileage 84,962 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2460cc
CA53 GAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 84,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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CA53 GAS Mileage History
- 11/04/202382,670 mi
- 04/04/202483,420 mi+750 mi
- 17/04/202584,195 mi+775 mi
- 22/04/202584,197 mi+2 mi
- 16/04/202684,962 mi+765 mi
Average of roughly 760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA53 GAS 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 (CA53 GAS) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 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 (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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