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WG53 LJO

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 99,717 miles on the clock, averaging 4,366 miles per year, well 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 LJO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,366

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year245
Average per year4,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 LJO 17k37k58k79k100k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,717 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
PASS
Mileage99,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,472 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
PASS
Mileage98,794 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
PASS
Mileage98,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage97,093 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage92,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage88,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage82,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage74,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage67,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage59,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,053 miles
PASS
Mileage53,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage47,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage41,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage35,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage31,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage28,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage25,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage21,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage16,632 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 LJO
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 LJO

What car is WG53 LJO?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 LJO?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 LJO was 99,717 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 LJO passed its MOT?

WG53 LJO has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is WG53 LJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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