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MW52 XXB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2461cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 184,304 miles on the clock, averaging 7,637 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 XXB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
184,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,637

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading184,304 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,637
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 XXB 31k69k108k146k184k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage178,515 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage172,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage168,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage162,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage156,737 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage151,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage144,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage139,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage133,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage126,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage117,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage112,082 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,035 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage106,198 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage100,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage94,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage87,541 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage74,173 miles
Since last MOT+17,467 miles
PASS
Mileage56,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,355 miles
PASS
Mileage44,351 miles
Since last MOT+13,425 miles
PASS
Mileage30,926 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.

Identified Faults

EGR valve carbon buildup

Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 XXB

What car is MW52 XXB?

MW52 XXB is an red Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW52 XXB?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 XXB was 184,304 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 XXB passed its MOT?

MW52 XXB has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is MW52 XXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 XXB 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 MW52 XXB?

MW52 XXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.