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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 216,902 miles on the clock, averaging 15,243 miles per year, above 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 SW53 AXY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 216,902 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 15,243 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SW53 AXY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 AXY
What car is SW53 AXY?
SW53 AXY is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 AXY?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 AXY was 216,902 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 AXY passed its MOT?
SW53 AXY has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2017.
Is SW53 AXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 AXY 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 SW53 AXY?
SW53 AXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.