2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · WJ53 ORC
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 161,918 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ53 ORC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 161,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WJ53 ORC Mileage History
- 20/03/2024154,623 mi
- 10/04/2025159,710 mi+5,087 mi
- 15/04/2025159,717 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/2026161,911 mi+2,194 mi
- 24/04/2026161,918 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ53 ORC 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 (WJ53 ORC) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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