Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · SL53 DLZ

SL53 DLZ

2003 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 86,903 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN LT
Year / Origin
2003 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 15/09/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
86,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2461cc

SL53 DLZ Key Findings

  • 32 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
  • 86,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (47 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SL53 DLZ Mileage History

  1. 12/09/200613,330 mi
  2. 04/09/200717,474 mi+4,144 mi
  3. 02/09/200821,990 mi+4,516 mi
  4. 14/09/200926,361 mi+4,371 mi
  5. 14/09/200926,361 mi
  6. 07/09/201029,999 mi+3,638 mi
  7. 13/09/201133,538 mi+3,539 mi
  8. 04/09/201236,967 mi+3,429 mi
  9. 10/09/201340,705 mi+3,738 mi
  10. 19/08/201444,482 mi+3,777 mi
  11. 25/08/201547,482 mi+3,000 mi
  12. 25/08/201547,482 mi
  13. 13/09/201650,771 mi+3,289 mi
  14. 05/09/201754,365 mi+3,594 mi
  15. 05/09/201754,365 mi
  16. 21/08/201858,382 mi+4,017 mi
  17. 21/08/201858,382 mi
  18. 27/08/201962,446 mi+4,064 mi
  19. 29/08/201962,473 mi+27 mi
  20. 01/09/202065,806 mi+3,333 mi
  21. 01/09/202065,806 mi
  22. 17/08/202169,442 mi+3,636 mi
  23. 03/09/202169,457 mi+15 mi
  24. 29/08/202273,181 mi+3,724 mi
  25. 31/08/202273,181 mi
  26. 22/08/202377,062 mi+3,881 mi
  27. 23/08/202377,062 mi
  28. 12/08/202480,415 mi+3,353 mi
  29. 19/08/202480,415 mi
  30. 18/08/202584,089 mi+3,674 mi
  31. 18/08/202584,089 mi
  32. 17/08/202686,903 mi+2,814 mi

Average of roughly 3,692 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

SL53 DLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 04:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Lt (SL53 DLZ) between September 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (47 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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 Rear Leaf spring fractured rear spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured rear spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.

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