2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · HJ53 VDR
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 198,597 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ53 VDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 198,597 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
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HJ53 VDR Mileage History
- 13/08/2024195,678 mi
- 13/08/2024195,678 mi
- 22/10/2025198,562 mi+2,884 mi
- 19/11/2025198,585 mi+23 mi
- 20/11/2025198,597 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJ53 VDR 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 (HJ53 VDR) between August 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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