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RF53 AZB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 86,624 miles on the clock, averaging 3,054 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 RF53 AZB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,624
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,054

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,624 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,075
Average per year3,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 AZB 27k42k57k72k87k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage84,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage82,920 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage81,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage79,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage76,808 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,805 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
PASS
Mileage75,825 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage73,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage73,213 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage71,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage69,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage66,348 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage62,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage58,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage54,224 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage52,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage49,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage46,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage41,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage35,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage27,344 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

RegistrationRF53 AZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 AZB

What car is RF53 AZB?

RF53 AZB is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 AZB?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 AZB was 86,624 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 AZB passed its MOT?

RF53 AZB has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is RF53 AZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 AZB 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 RF53 AZB?

RF53 AZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.