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PJ53 DUB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 166,359 miles on the clock, averaging 4,335 miles per year, well 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 PJ53 DUB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2017
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading166,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year628
Average per year4,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 DUB 131k140k148k157k166k '17'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,359 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage165,731 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage165,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage160,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage153,209 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage147,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage142,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage137,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage132,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,491 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,635 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

RegistrationPJ53 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 DUB

What car is PJ53 DUB?

PJ53 DUB is a blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 DUB?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 DUB was 166,359 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 DUB passed its MOT?

PJ53 DUB has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is PJ53 DUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 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 PJ53 DUB?

PJ53 DUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.