2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · FH03 AKU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 79,159 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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FH03 AKU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 79,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH03 AKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (FH03 AKU) between May 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
FH03 AKU Mileage History
- 30/05/200625,104 mi
- 04/06/200732,498 mi+7,394 mi
- 06/05/200838,941 mi+6,443 mi
- 01/06/200945,358 mi+6,417 mi
- 12/05/201049,287 mi+3,929 mi
- 09/05/201151,254 mi+1,967 mi
- 09/05/201151,255 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/201253,404 mi+2,149 mi
- 08/02/201354,804 mi+1,400 mi
- 27/02/201458,430 mi+3,626 mi
- 25/02/201560,225 mi+1,795 mi
- 21/03/201662,769 mi+2,544 mi
- 17/03/201764,400 mi+1,631 mi
- 23/10/201765,262 mi+862 mi
- 23/10/201765,262 mi
- 29/10/201866,955 mi+1,693 mi
- 23/10/201971,983 mi+5,028 mi
- 24/10/201971,983 mi
- 13/10/202073,653 mi+1,670 mi
- 14/10/202073,653 mi
- 19/10/202174,868 mi+1,215 mi
- 20/10/202174,868 mi
- 11/10/202275,424 mi+556 mi
- 03/10/202375,983 mi+559 mi
- 03/10/202375,984 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/202476,557 mi+573 mi
- 05/10/202476,558 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202576,929 mi+371 mi
- 15/10/202679,159 mi+2,230 mi
Average of roughly 2,653 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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