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GV53 YAE

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 305,950 miles on the clock, averaging 16,397 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 GV53 YAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
305,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
16,397

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading305,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,630
Average per year16,397
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 YAE 68k128k187k247k306k '08'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage305,950 miles
Since last MOT+16,630 miles
PASS
Mileage289,320 miles
Since last MOT+14,109 miles
PASS
Mileage275,211 miles
Since last MOT+21,971 miles
PASS
Mileage253,240 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage253,074 miles
Since last MOT+17,193 miles
PASS
Mileage235,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage235,881 miles
Since last MOT+15,743 miles
PASS
Mileage220,138 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,133 miles
Since last MOT+14,062 miles
PASS
Mileage206,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,408 miles
PASS
Mileage192,663 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,653 miles
Since last MOT+20,294 miles
PASS
Mileage172,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,359 miles
Since last MOT+19,493 miles
PASS
Mileage152,866 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,862 miles
Since last MOT+19,413 miles
PASS
Mileage133,449 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,448 miles
Since last MOT+19,828 miles
PASS
Mileage113,620 miles
Since last MOT+25,213 miles
PASS
Mileage88,407 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
PASS
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage68,416 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

RegistrationGV53 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 YAE

What car is GV53 YAE?

GV53 YAE is a silver Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 YAE?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 YAE was 305,950 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 YAE passed its MOT?

GV53 YAE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2022.

Is GV53 YAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 YAE 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 GV53 YAE?

GV53 YAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.