2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DS53 DOE
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 219,194 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DS53 DOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 219,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DS53 DOE Mileage History
- 09/10/2023216,244 mi
- 10/10/2024217,648 mi+1,404 mi
- 18/10/2024217,649 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2025219,194 mi+1,545 mi
- 15/10/2025219,194 mi
Average of roughly 1,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS53 DOE 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 (DS53 DOE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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