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DE53 DUB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Yellow Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourYellow
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 133,693 miles on the clock, averaging 5,705 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 DE53 DUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,705

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year5,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 DUB 26k53k80k107k134k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,693 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,643 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage130,064 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,063 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage129,706 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
PASS
Mileage129,652 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,650 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage129,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,579 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
PASS
Mileage129,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage124,740 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,594 miles
Since last MOT+12,436 miles
PASS
Mileage112,158 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage100,581 miles
Since last MOT+12,646 miles
PASS
Mileage87,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage77,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,152 miles
PASS
Mileage66,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage55,175 miles
Since last MOT+10,629 miles
PASS
Mileage44,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage36,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage26,376 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

RegistrationDE53 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 DUB

What car is DE53 DUB?

DE53 DUB is a yellow Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 DUB?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 DUB was 133,693 miles, recorded on 16 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 DUB passed its MOT?

DE53 DUB has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2025.

Is DE53 DUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DUB 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 DE53 DUB?

DE53 DUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.