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WL53 YBY

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 138,825 miles on the clock, averaging 2,078 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 WL53 YBY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
138,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2017
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,078

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading138,825 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 YBY 120k125k130k134k139k '17'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,825 miles
Since last MOT+699 miles
PASS
Mileage138,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage135,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage133,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage131,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage126,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage121,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,939 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage121,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage120,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,550 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
PASS
Mileage120,305 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,304 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 YBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
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 YBY

What car is WL53 YBY?

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

What is the mileage of WL53 YBY?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 YBY was 138,825 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 YBY passed its MOT?

WL53 YBY has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is WL53 YBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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