2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YD53 UDL
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 255,420 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD53 UDL Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 255,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD53 UDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (YD53 UDL) between August 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YD53 UDL Mileage History
- 14/08/200637,301 mi
- 23/08/200757,773 mi+20,472 mi
- 24/08/200757,774 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/200873,713 mi+15,939 mi
- 14/08/200988,315 mi+14,602 mi
- 27/08/2010110,845 mi+22,530 mi
- 27/08/2010110,845 mi
- 23/08/2011133,596 mi+22,751 mi
- 24/08/2011133,596 mi
- 22/08/2012146,004 mi+12,408 mi
- 22/08/2012146,004 mi
- 21/08/2013163,874 mi+17,870 mi
- 22/08/2013163,911 mi+37 mi
- 26/08/2014191,298 mi+27,387 mi
- 29/08/2014191,298 mi
- 21/08/2015207,575 mi+16,277 mi
- 26/08/2015207,575 mi
- 20/08/2016214,424 mi+6,849 mi
- 18/09/2017218,526 mi+4,102 mi
- 19/09/2017218,526 mi
- 12/09/2018220,578 mi+2,052 mi
- 13/09/2018220,578 mi
- 16/09/2019222,233 mi+1,655 mi
- 17/09/2019222,233 mi
- 18/09/2020226,440 mi+4,207 mi
- 19/09/2020226,440 mi
- 22/09/2021228,786 mi+2,346 mi
- 24/09/2021228,786 mi
- 11/11/2022233,389 mi+4,603 mi
- 21/11/2023240,073 mi+6,684 mi
- 21/11/2023240,073 mi
- 23/11/2024245,979 mi+5,906 mi
- 12/12/2025255,417 mi+9,438 mi
- 15/12/2025255,420 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,280 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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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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