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WL53 JKV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Truro, 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 14 (52% pass rate). It has 143,021 miles on the clock, averaging 6,233 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 WL53 JKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,021 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 JKV 26k55k85k114k143k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,021 miles
Since last MOT+967 miles
PASS
Mileage142,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage139,661 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage137,094 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage134,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,201 miles
PASS
Mileage125,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage119,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage115,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage112,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage109,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage105,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage96,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,811 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage68,318 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,420 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,405 miles
PASS
Mileage37,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage26,302 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

RegistrationWL53 JKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 JKV

What car is WL53 JKV?

WL53 JKV is a white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 JKV?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 JKV was 143,021 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 JKV passed its MOT?

WL53 JKV has had 29 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (15 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2025.

Is WL53 JKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 JKV 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 WL53 JKV?

WL53 JKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.