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GP53 DXD

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2460cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2460cc
ColourBlue
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 2460cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 159,222 miles on the clock, averaging 6,519 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 GP53 DXD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,519

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,222 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,960
Average per year6,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 DXD 31k63k95k127k159k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage157,262 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage153,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,146 miles
PASS
Mileage152,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage150,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage147,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage143,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage136,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage129,475 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage118,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,080 miles
PASS
Mileage107,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,354 miles
Since last MOT+15,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage80,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage70,498 miles
Since last MOT+11,210 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,230 miles
PASS
Mileage41,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,651 miles
PASS
Mileage30,784 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

RegistrationGP53 DXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2460cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 DXD

What car is GP53 DXD?

GP53 DXD is a blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2460cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 DXD?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 DXD was 159,222 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 DXD passed its MOT?

GP53 DXD has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is GP53 DXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 DXD 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 GP53 DXD?

GP53 DXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.