2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · WG53 LRJ
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 259,636 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
WG53 LRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 259,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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WG53 LRJ Mileage History
- 01/07/2022242,587 mi
- 12/06/2023254,804 mi+12,217 mi
- 07/06/2025259,094 mi+4,290 mi
- 18/06/2025259,095 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/2026259,636 mi+541 mi
Average of roughly 4,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG53 LRJ 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 (WG53 LRJ) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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