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YP53 WZB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2461cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 178,917 miles on the clock, averaging 7,334 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 WZB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
178,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,334

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

Below average
Latest reading178,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year7,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 WZB 36k72k108k143k179k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,917 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,744 miles
PASS
Mileage169,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage159,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,703 miles
Since last MOT+11,707 miles
PASS
Mileage147,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,996 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage147,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage144,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage141,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage138,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage136,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage132,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage125,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage117,320 miles
Since last MOT+12,267 miles
PASS
Mileage105,053 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage95,034 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage85,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage77,255 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage68,360 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage57,580 miles
Since last MOT+11,017 miles
PASS
Mileage46,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,453 miles
PASS
Mileage36,110 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.

Identified Faults

EGR valve carbon buildup

Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 WZB

What car is YP53 WZB?

YP53 WZB is a red Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 WZB?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 WZB was 178,917 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 WZB passed its MOT?

YP53 WZB has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2026.

Is YP53 WZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 WZB 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 YP53 WZB?

YP53 WZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.