Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 165,860 miles on the clock, averaging 6,836 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 RJ53 TPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 165,860 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,836 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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
| Registration | RJ53 TPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 TPU
What car is RJ53 TPU?
RJ53 TPU is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 TPU?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 TPU was 165,860 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 TPU passed its MOT?
RJ53 TPU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.
Is RJ53 TPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 TPU 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 RJ53 TPU?
RJ53 TPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.