2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AC03 HVV
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 148,008 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC03 HVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 148,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC03 HVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AC03 HVV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AC03 HVV Mileage History
- 06/10/2023146,351 mi
- 07/10/2023146,351 mi
- 16/10/2024146,790 mi+439 mi
- 21/10/2025148,008 mi+1,218 mi
- 21/10/2025148,008 mi
Average of roughly 811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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