2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · FG52 PWN
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 169,754 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG52 PWN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 169,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG52 PWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (FG52 PWN) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
FG52 PWN Mileage History
- 20/05/200657,232 mi
- 15/05/200766,469 mi+9,237 mi
- 15/05/200766,469 mi
- 20/05/200874,936 mi+8,467 mi
- 19/05/200983,470 mi+8,534 mi
- 13/05/201092,748 mi+9,278 mi
- 10/05/201199,118 mi+6,370 mi
- 12/05/201199,118 mi
- 04/05/2012106,652 mi+7,534 mi
- 30/04/2013110,571 mi+3,919 mi
- 01/05/2013110,571 mi
- 15/05/2014116,308 mi+5,737 mi
- 15/05/2014116,308 mi
- 14/05/2015121,220 mi+4,912 mi
- 16/05/2016124,639 mi+3,419 mi
- 12/05/2017127,442 mi+2,803 mi
- 27/06/2018130,625 mi+3,183 mi
- 25/06/2019138,161 mi+7,536 mi
- 25/06/2019138,163 mi+2 mi
- 01/03/2021147,862 mi+9,699 mi
- 07/03/2022151,816 mi+3,954 mi
- 03/05/2023157,804 mi+5,988 mi
- 03/05/2024162,374 mi+4,570 mi
- 08/05/2024162,374 mi
- 02/05/2025167,111 mi+4,737 mi
- 02/05/2025167,111 mi
- 29/04/2026169,754 mi+2,643 mi
- 11/05/2026169,754 mi
Average of roughly 5,633 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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