2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MJ52 VZF
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 176,010 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ52 VZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 176,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MJ52 VZF Mileage History
- 21/08/2023175,066 mi
- 28/08/2024175,540 mi+474 mi
- 12/06/2025175,621 mi+81 mi
- 17/07/2026176,001 mi+380 mi
- 29/07/2026176,010 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ52 VZF 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 (MJ52 VZF) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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 (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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