2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AD03 RKU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 215,752 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AD03 RKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 215,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD03 RKU 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 RKU) between May 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AD03 RKU Mileage History
- 02/05/2024209,913 mi
- 09/05/2024209,913 mi
- 05/02/2025211,688 mi+1,775 mi
- 28/01/2026215,748 mi+4,060 mi
- 09/02/2026215,752 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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