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WV53 MWU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Bristol, 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 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 186,281 miles on the clock, averaging 6,959 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 WV53 MWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,959

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 reading186,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year312
Average per year6,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 MWU 50k84k118k152k186k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,281 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage183,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage180,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage177,428 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage175,032 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage171,035 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage168,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage165,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
PASS
Mileage162,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,888 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage159,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage157,864 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage153,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage149,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage147,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage142,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage137,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage131,583 miles
Since last MOT+18,396 miles
PASS
Mileage113,187 miles
Since last MOT+33,972 miles
PASS
Mileage79,215 miles
Since last MOT+29,046 miles
PASS
Mileage50,169 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

RegistrationWV53 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 MWU

What car is WV53 MWU?

WV53 MWU is a white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 MWU?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 MWU was 186,281 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 MWU passed its MOT?

WV53 MWU has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is WV53 MWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 MWU 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 WV53 MWU?

WV53 MWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.