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WG53 GLV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 160,574 miles on the clock, averaging 6,133 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 GLV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,133

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,574 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 GLV 42k71k101k131k161k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,594 miles
PASS
Mileage147,980 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage140,401 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,349 miles
PASS
Mileage139,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage134,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage131,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage128,926 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage125,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage118,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage112,121 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage108,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage103,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage93,879 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage89,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage85,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage81,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage75,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage67,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,638 miles
PASS
Mileage55,898 miles
Since last MOT+14,283 miles
PASS
Mileage41,615 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 GLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
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 GLV

What car is WG53 GLV?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 GLV?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 GLV was 160,574 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 GLV passed its MOT?

WG53 GLV has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.

Is WG53 GLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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