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AK53 OAN

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourRed
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 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 180,630 miles on the clock, averaging 7,071 miles per year, below 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 AK53 OAN

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,071

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading180,630 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 OAN 48k81k114k147k181k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,630 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
PASS
Mileage180,245 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage178,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage172,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage166,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage164,209 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage155,265 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage153,841 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,685 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage144,454 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,651 miles
PASS
Mileage132,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,762 miles
Since last MOT+13,990 miles
PASS
Mileage118,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage113,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage104,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage96,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,274 miles
Since last MOT+18,238 miles
PASS
Mileage78,036 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage62,713 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,712 miles
Since last MOT+14,878 miles
PASS
Mileage47,834 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

RegistrationAK53 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 OAN

What car is AK53 OAN?

AK53 OAN is an red Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 OAN?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 OAN was 180,630 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 OAN passed its MOT?

AK53 OAN has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2025.

Is AK53 OAN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 OAN 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 AK53 OAN?

AK53 OAN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.