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AJ53 VZL

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1896cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 243,769 miles on the clock, averaging 9,890 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 D engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and tdiclub or transporter t4 forum threads.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 VZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
243,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
9,890

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading243,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,815
Average per year9,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 VZL 56k103k150k197k244k '06'25'15

Check AJ53 VZL

Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage243,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage241,954 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage240,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage238,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage236,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage230,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage227,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,544 miles
PASS
Mileage216,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage207,036 miles
Since last MOT+12,327 miles
PASS
Mileage194,709 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,705 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage183,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage173,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
PASS
Mileage163,779 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,375 miles
Since last MOT+13,340 miles
PASS
Mileage150,035 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage139,674 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,580 miles
Since last MOT+16,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,635 miles
Since last MOT+15,828 miles
PASS
Mileage106,807 miles
Since last MOT+16,557 miles
PASS
Mileage90,250 miles
Since last MOT+16,161 miles
PASS
Mileage74,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,089 miles
Since last MOT+18,370 miles
PASS
Mileage55,719 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.

DVSA/VOSA recall data

TDIClub or Transporter T4 forum threads

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 VZL

What car is AJ53 VZL?

AJ53 VZL is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 VZL?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 VZL was 243,769 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 VZL passed its MOT?

AJ53 VZL has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is AJ53 VZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 VZL 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 AJ53 VZL?

AJ53 VZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.