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GW53 DUB

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 197,094 miles on the clock, averaging 6,943 miles per year, below 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 GW53 DUB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
197,094
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,943

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 reading197,094 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year6,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GW53 DUB 61k95k129k163k197k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,094 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage195,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage188,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage184,325 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage181,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
PASS
Mileage178,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage172,223 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage164,551 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,544 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage161,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage159,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage154,463 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage144,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage136,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage130,265 miles
Since last MOT+14,706 miles
PASS
Mileage115,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,559 miles
Since last MOT+16,265 miles
PASS
Mileage99,294 miles
Since last MOT+18,116 miles
PASS
Mileage81,178 miles
Since last MOT+20,465 miles
PASS
Mileage60,713 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

RegistrationGW53 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGW — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GW53 DUB

What car is GW53 DUB?

GW53 DUB is a silver Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GW53 DUB?

The last recorded mileage for GW53 DUB was 197,094 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GW53 DUB passed its MOT?

GW53 DUB has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2026.

Is GW53 DUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GW53 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 GW53 DUB?

GW53 DUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.