2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CE52 XUG
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 114,817 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE52 XUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 114,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE52 XUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (CE52 XUG) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 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: Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
CE52 XUG Mileage History
- 11/08/2022108,970 mi
- 14/08/2023111,419 mi+2,449 mi
- 17/08/2023111,440 mi+21 mi
- 22/11/2024114,817 mi+3,377 mi
Average of roughly 2,561 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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