2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DE53 DUB
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 133,693 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DE53 DUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 133,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DE53 DUB Mileage History
- 30/04/2024130,063 mi
- 13/05/2024130,064 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/2025133,643 mi+3,579 mi
- 16/05/2025133,693 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 3,479 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DE53 DUB 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 (DE53 DUB) between April 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”.
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