2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CU53 VOH
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 235,773 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU53 VOH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 235,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 VOH 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 (CU53 VOH) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CU53 VOH Mileage History
- 28/09/2023242,593 mi
- 29/09/2023242,593 mi
- 24/09/2024247,572 mi+4,979 mi
- 22/09/2025252,585 mi+5,013 mi
- 08/10/2026235,773 mi-16,812 mi
Average of roughly -2,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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