2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LM53 DWW
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/12/2003. Recorded mileage 201,974 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2460cc
LM53 DWW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 201,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LM53 DWW Mileage History
- 07/12/200642,854 mi
- 07/12/200642,854 mi
- 19/12/200754,569 mi+11,715 mi
- 30/12/200865,630 mi+11,061 mi
- 02/01/201075,828 mi+10,198 mi
- 07/01/201186,928 mi+11,100 mi
- 03/05/201188,424 mi+1,496 mi
- 04/05/201188,424 mi
- 26/04/201296,581 mi+8,157 mi
- 16/04/2013108,805 mi+12,224 mi
- 24/04/2014121,071 mi+12,266 mi
- 24/04/2014121,071 mi
- 16/04/2015134,257 mi+13,186 mi
- 19/04/2016147,490 mi+13,233 mi
- 13/04/2017154,770 mi+7,280 mi
- 24/04/2018160,518 mi+5,748 mi
- 18/04/2019166,266 mi+5,748 mi
- 12/03/2020172,411 mi+6,145 mi
- 12/03/2020172,411 mi
- 18/03/2021182,812 mi+10,401 mi
- 07/04/2022192,256 mi+9,444 mi
- 08/04/2022192,261 mi+5 mi
- 25/04/2023200,380 mi+8,119 mi
- 10/04/2024201,931 mi+1,551 mi
- 22/04/2024201,933 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/2026201,974 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 8,080 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
LM53 DWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (LM53 DWW) between December 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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