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WG53 LJE

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 211,720 miles on the clock, averaging 8,938 miles per year, around 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 LJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
211,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
8,938

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading211,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 LJE 40k83k126k169k212k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,720 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage207,511 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage202,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage198,031 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage193,394 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage187,707 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage182,528 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage177,537 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
PASS
Mileage171,991 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage165,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage159,053 miles
Since last MOT+12,292 miles
PASS
Mileage146,761 miles
Since last MOT+30,097 miles
PASS
Mileage116,664 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,553 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage105,018 miles
Since last MOT+19,935 miles
PASS
Mileage85,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage79,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
PASS
Mileage67,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage55,791 miles
Since last MOT+15,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,310 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 LJE
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 LJE

What car is WG53 LJE?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 LJE was 211,720 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 LJE passed its MOT?

WG53 LJE has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is WG53 LJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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