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WG53 GLJ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 193,686 miles on the clock, averaging 6,408 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 WG53 GLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
193,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,408

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading193,686 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 GLJ 68k100k131k162k194k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage184,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage176,588 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage167,449 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage165,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,262 miles
PASS
Mileage154,802 miles
Since last MOT+11,373 miles
PASS
Mileage143,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,429 miles
Since last MOT+13,416 miles
PASS
Mileage130,013 miles
Since last MOT+17,850 miles
PASS
Mileage112,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage106,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,750 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage98,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,104 miles
PASS
Mileage138,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,348 miles
Since last MOT+24,570 miles
PASS
Mileage113,778 miles
Since last MOT+45,631 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,147 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

RegistrationWG53 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 GLJ

What car is WG53 GLJ?

WG53 GLJ is a grey Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 GLJ?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 GLJ was 193,686 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 GLJ passed its MOT?

WG53 GLJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is WG53 GLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 GLJ 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 WG53 GLJ?

WG53 GLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.