2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YT53 LXM
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/09/2003. Recorded mileage 205,228 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,228 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
YT53 LXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 205,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 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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YT53 LXM Mileage History
- 24/01/2024203,184 mi
- 05/02/2024203,187 mi+3 mi
- 11/02/2025203,971 mi+784 mi
- 14/08/2026205,187 mi+1,216 mi
- 18/08/2026205,228 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YT53 LXM 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 (YT53 LXM) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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