2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RN53 AHO
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 134,517 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RN53 AHO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 134,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN53 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (RN53 AHO) between December 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RN53 AHO Mileage History
- 04/12/200619,832 mi
- 29/11/200729,148 mi+9,316 mi
- 08/12/200836,582 mi+7,434 mi
- 30/11/200944,094 mi+7,512 mi
- 02/11/201051,275 mi+7,181 mi
- 29/10/201157,833 mi+6,558 mi
- 05/11/201260,389 mi+2,556 mi
- 13/11/201260,389 mi
- 07/10/201363,487 mi+3,098 mi
- 31/10/201466,947 mi+3,460 mi
- 14/09/201569,761 mi+2,814 mi
- 12/10/201675,405 mi+5,644 mi
- 11/10/201779,206 mi+3,801 mi
- 04/03/201991,322 mi+12,116 mi
- 06/03/201991,329 mi+7 mi
- 11/03/2020103,491 mi+12,162 mi
- 20/03/2020150,775 mi+47,284 mi
- 19/04/2021108,554 mi-42,221 mi
- 19/04/2021108,554 mi
- 09/04/2022114,257 mi+5,703 mi
- 13/04/2022114,287 mi+30 mi
- 18/04/2023121,775 mi+7,488 mi
- 23/05/2023121,785 mi+10 mi
- 23/05/2023121,785 mi
- 11/10/2024129,344 mi+7,559 mi
- 11/10/2024129,344 mi
- 11/10/2025130,898 mi+1,554 mi
- 17/10/2025130,903 mi+5 mi
- 24/09/2026134,517 mi+3,614 mi
Average of roughly 5,790 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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