2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AD03 PLX
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 265,416 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD03 PLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 265,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD03 PLX 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 (AD03 PLX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AD03 PLX Mileage History
- 11/04/2024246,454 mi
- 09/04/2025256,888 mi+10,434 mi
- 10/04/2025256,891 mi+3 mi
- 13/04/2026265,414 mi+8,523 mi
- 15/04/2026265,416 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,436 miles per year across 5 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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