VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER AE53CZL has 32 MOTs

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No Tax (SORN)

This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 244,693 miles 6 months ago on Friday 5th December 2025 at 13:30.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 5th December 2026.

AE53CZL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 2026244,693 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2025244,656 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Passenger's Seat Backrest Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Near Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Near Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized And Abs Not Fitted Or Inoperative Rear Load Compensating Valve (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20245TH DECEMBER 2025241,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Warning Light Active, Pads Not Worn To Indicator.
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Starting To Wear Smooth On Inner Edge, Tread Depth 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20235TH DECEMBER 2024236,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule N/s And O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s And O/s (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20225TH DECEMBER 2023233,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s And O/s (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule N/s And O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2022233,292 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s And O/s (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule N/s And O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Due To Rear Exhaust Section Broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202127TH NOVEMBER 2022229,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s And O/s (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened N/s And O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202027TH NOVEMBER 2021225,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2020224,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Noisey When Wiping Windscreen
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill Panel Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill Panel Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill Panel Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Sill Panel Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Rack Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Engine Undertray Fitted
  12. ADVISORY - Central Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Central Rear Lower Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  14. ADVISORY - Underbody Corrosion
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  16. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Wearing To Bald On Inner Tread Areas
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  19. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
  20. ADVISORY - Play And Knocking Noise Detected At Steering Wheel When Rocked Side To Side Whilst Vehicle Is Stationary
  21. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND MAY 201912TH NOVEMBER 2020218,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted.
  2. ADVISORY - Under Body Corrosion.
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED24TH MAY 201823RD MAY 2019213,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Damage Outside Swept Area
  2. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Wheel Arches Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroding
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Inner Track Rods Have Slight Play
FAILED23RD MAY 2018213,164 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Damage Outside Swept Area
  3. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Wheel Arches Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Hoses Slightly Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroding
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Inner Track Rods Have Slight Play
  7. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED17TH MAY 201721ST MAY 2018206,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Crossion All Round
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED17TH MAY 2017206,238 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Front Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Slight Crossion All Round
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED10TH MAY 201621ST MAY 2017194,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND MAY 201521ST MAY 2016180,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED22ND MAY 2015180,679 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  10. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  11. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED6TH MAY 201413TH MAY 2015170,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Suspension Aux Airbags Not In Use Or Attached.
FAILED6TH MAY 2014170,321 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Tailpipe Not Capable Of Allowing The Emission Probe To Be Inserted (7.4.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  7. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Suspension Aux Airbags Not In Use Or Attached.
FAILED10TH MAY 2013160,086 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED10TH MAY 201313TH MAY 2014160,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED14TH MAY 201213TH MAY 2013133,493 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED14TH MAY 2012133,493 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  6. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED25TH MAY 201117TH JUNE 2012139,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Worn On Inner Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs In Poor Condition
FAILED25TH MAY 2011139,982 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  10. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Wear Light On
  11. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Worn On Inner Edge
  12. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs In Poor Condition
PASSED14TH JUNE 201017TH JUNE 2011130,481 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH JUNE 2010130,481 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Faded (6.3.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH JUNE 200917TH JUNE 2010116,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED17TH JUNE 2009116,753 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED23RD MAY 200817TH JUNE 200992,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED18TH JUNE 200717TH JUNE 200866,799 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 200611TH APRIL 200750,417 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AE53CZL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

AE53CZL MOT Comments

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AE53CZL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 244,693 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,122 miles

AE53CZL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration AE53CZL was manufactured on Monday 13th October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 244,693 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,122 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AE53CZL has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 100 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 24 Major, 1 Dangerous and 21 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently SORN .

Does AE53CZL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AE53CZL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AE53CZL Taxed?

No, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AE53CZL does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does AE53CZL MOT expire?

The current MOT for AE53CZL will expire in 6 months on Saturday 5th December 2026. Read more

When did AE53CZL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AE53CZL was on Friday 5th December 2025 at 13:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AE53CZL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for AE53CZL we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AE53CZL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for AE53CZL we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AE53CZL?

AE53CZL is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has AE53CZL done?

The odometer reading for AE53CZL at the last MOT in December 2025 was 244,693 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,122 miles per year. Read more

How old is AE53CZL?

The vehicle AE53CZL was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 13th October 2003. Read more

What colour is AE53CZL?

The official colour of AE53CZL is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does AE53CZL have?

AE53CZL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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