2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DS53 TSO
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 164,293 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2461cc
DS53 TSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 164,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Below Average
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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DS53 TSO Mileage History
- 13/01/2025160,471 mi
- 13/01/2025160,471 mi
- 07/01/2026164,290 mi+3,819 mi
- 02/02/2026164,252 mi-38 mi
- 05/02/2026164,293 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 3,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DS53 TSO 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 TSO) between January 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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