2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · GD53 BLV
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 172,536 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD53 BLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 172,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD53 BLV 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 (GD53 BLV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 both (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
GD53 BLV Mileage History
- 12/08/2022165,363 mi
- 16/08/2022165,374 mi+11 mi
- 21/08/2023167,971 mi+2,597 mi
- 30/08/2024170,362 mi+2,391 mi
- 30/08/2025172,536 mi+2,174 mi
Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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