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LM53 VGP

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 144,608 miles on the clock, averaging 6,575 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 LM53 VGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,575

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 reading144,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year6,575
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 VGP 23k54k84k114k145k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,608 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,596 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage138,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,380 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage131,193 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage124,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,395 miles
Since last MOT+10,399 miles
PASS
Mileage113,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage105,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage95,823 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage88,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,570 miles
PASS
Mileage77,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage71,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage63,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage56,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage45,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage41,065 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,063 miles
Since last MOT+10,155 miles
PASS
Mileage30,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
PASS
Mileage23,208 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

RegistrationLM53 VGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 VGP

What car is LM53 VGP?

LM53 VGP is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 VGP?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 VGP was 144,608 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 VGP passed its MOT?

LM53 VGP has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2025.

Is LM53 VGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 VGP 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 LM53 VGP?

LM53 VGP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.