2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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SL53 DLZ Mileage History
- 12/09/200613,330 mi
- 04/09/200717,474 mi+4,144 mi
- 02/09/200821,990 mi+4,516 mi
- 14/09/200926,361 mi+4,371 mi
- 14/09/200926,361 mi
- 07/09/201029,999 mi+3,638 mi
- 13/09/201133,538 mi+3,539 mi
- 04/09/201236,967 mi+3,429 mi
- 10/09/201340,705 mi+3,738 mi
- 19/08/201444,482 mi+3,777 mi
- 25/08/201547,482 mi+3,000 mi
- 25/08/201547,482 mi
- 13/09/201650,771 mi+3,289 mi
- 05/09/201754,365 mi+3,594 mi
- 05/09/201754,365 mi
- 21/08/201858,382 mi+4,017 mi
- 21/08/201858,382 mi
- 27/08/201962,446 mi+4,064 mi
- 29/08/201962,473 mi+27 mi
- 01/09/202065,806 mi+3,333 mi
- 01/09/202065,806 mi
- 17/08/202169,442 mi+3,636 mi
- 03/09/202169,457 mi+15 mi
- 29/08/202273,181 mi+3,724 mi
- 31/08/202273,181 mi
- 22/08/202377,062 mi+3,881 mi
- 23/08/202377,062 mi
- 12/08/202480,415 mi+3,353 mi
- 19/08/202480,415 mi
- 18/08/202584,089 mi+3,674 mi
- 18/08/202584,089 mi
- 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
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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