2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · HX53 VCU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 98,471 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX53 VCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 98,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX53 VCU 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 (HX53 VCU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
HX53 VCU Mileage History
- 22/07/202492,384 mi
- 23/07/202492,384 mi
- 10/07/202595,004 mi+2,620 mi
- 07/07/202698,471 mi+3,467 mi
- 07/07/202698,471 mi
Average of roughly 3,109 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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