2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SD53 WHA
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 182,742 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2461cc
SD53 WHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 182,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SD53 WHA Mileage History
- 17/05/2024165,641 mi
- 08/05/2025170,411 mi+4,770 mi
- 09/05/2025170,428 mi+17 mi
- 08/05/2026182,742 mi+12,314 mi
- 08/05/2026182,742 mi
Average of roughly 8,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD53 WHA 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 (SD53 WHA) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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