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LN53 DFL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 194,449 miles on the clock, averaging 5,097 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 LN53 DFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading194,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year478
Average per year5,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN53 DFL 123k141k159k177k194k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,449 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
PASS
Mileage193,971 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,969 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
PASS
Mileage193,751 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage189,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage184,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,893 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage181,250 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,545 miles
PASS
Mileage172,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage164,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage161,255 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,302 miles
PASS
Mileage150,951 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage143,156 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage133,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage123,182 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

RegistrationLN53 DFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LN53 DFL

What car is LN53 DFL?

LN53 DFL is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LN53 DFL?

The last recorded mileage for LN53 DFL was 194,449 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN53 DFL passed its MOT?

LN53 DFL has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is LN53 DFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN53 DFL 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 LN53 DFL?

LN53 DFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.