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LX53 GXV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 208,601 miles on the clock, averaging 8,474 miles per year, around 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 LX53 GXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,474

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
9

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading208,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,342
Average per year8,474
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 GXV 42k83k125k167k209k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage208,601 miles
Since last MOT+11,342 miles
PASS
Mileage197,259 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage185,851 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,534 miles
PASS
Mileage176,312 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage172,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage170,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage160,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,179 miles
Since last MOT+16,187 miles
PASS
Mileage143,992 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,984 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,968 miles
Since last MOT+23,545 miles
PASS
Mileage120,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,423 miles
Since last MOT+31,544 miles
PASS
Mileage88,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage87,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage85,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage82,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage80,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,595 miles
PASS
Mileage68,554 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,744 miles
Since last MOT+20,813 miles
PASS
Mileage46,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage41,501 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

RegistrationLX53 GXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 GXV

What car is LX53 GXV?

LX53 GXV is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 GXV?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 GXV was 208,601 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 GXV passed its MOT?

LX53 GXV has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2026.

Is LX53 GXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 GXV 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 LX53 GXV?

LX53 GXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.