2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DA53 HVZ
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 302,797 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 302,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DA53 HVZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 302,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA53 HVZ 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 (DA53 HVZ) between November 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))”.
DA53 HVZ Mileage History
- 02/11/200695,174 mi
- 02/11/200695,174 mi
- 31/10/2007127,582 mi+32,408 mi
- 31/10/2008169,170 mi+41,588 mi
- 03/11/2009210,538 mi+41,368 mi
- 03/11/2009210,538 mi
- 10/11/2010239,897 mi+29,359 mi
- 14/11/2011246,146 mi+6,249 mi
- 17/11/2011246,132 mi-14 mi
- 26/05/2016271,241 mi+25,109 mi
- 06/06/2016271,241 mi
- 05/06/2017272,115 mi+874 mi
- 08/06/2017272,115 mi
- 07/06/2018274,465 mi+2,350 mi
- 11/06/2018274,465 mi
- 03/06/2019276,420 mi+1,955 mi
- 01/06/2020278,864 mi+2,444 mi
- 04/06/2020278,864 mi
- 10/05/2021282,063 mi+3,199 mi
- 01/06/2022286,486 mi+4,423 mi
- 02/06/2023290,113 mi+3,627 mi
- 05/06/2023290,113 mi
- 25/06/2024293,033 mi+2,920 mi
- 26/06/2024293,033 mi
- 25/06/2025298,861 mi+5,828 mi
- 27/07/2026302,797 mi+3,936 mi
Average of roughly 10,522 miles per year across 26 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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