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AE53 CWG

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2461cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 233,666 miles on the clock, averaging 8,592 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 CWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
233,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,592

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading233,666 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 CWG 72k112k153k193k234k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage233,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage233,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,112 miles
PASS
Mileage232,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage229,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage225,114 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage225,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage218,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage215,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage210,883 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage205,855 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage200,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage196,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage195,332 miles
Since last MOT+13,020 miles
PASS
Mileage182,312 miles
Since last MOT+14,981 miles
PASS
Mileage167,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,637 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage147,652 miles
Since last MOT+14,471 miles
PASS
Mileage133,181 miles
Since last MOT+12,026 miles
PASS
Mileage121,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,155 miles
Since last MOT+25,455 miles
PASS
Mileage95,700 miles
Since last MOT+23,729 miles
PASS
Mileage71,971 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (1990–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Identified Faults

EGR valve carbon buildup

Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 CWG

What car is AE53 CWG?

AE53 CWG is an green Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 CWG?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 CWG was 233,666 miles, recorded on 29 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 CWG passed its MOT?

AE53 CWG has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2025.

Is AE53 CWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 CWG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 CWG?

AE53 CWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.