2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DF53 OGR
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 126,826 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF53 OGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 126,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 OGR 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 (DF53 OGR) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
DF53 OGR Mileage History
- 03/01/2023104,740 mi
- 02/01/2024112,389 mi+7,649 mi
- 10/01/2024112,391 mi+2 mi
- 08/01/2025118,307 mi+5,916 mi
- 14/01/2026126,826 mi+8,519 mi
Average of roughly 7,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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