2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE03 SVS
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 283,092 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
- 283,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 SVS Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2026
- 283,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (49 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 SVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AE03 SVS) between February 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 17 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (49 issues), Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
AE03 SVS Mileage History
- 21/02/2006101,475 mi
- 21/02/2006101,475 mi
- 20/03/2007133,457 mi+31,982 mi
- 21/03/2007133,457 mi
- 27/03/2008139,698 mi+6,241 mi
- 01/04/2009173,350 mi+33,652 mi
- 22/03/2010196,668 mi+23,318 mi
- 23/03/2010196,668 mi
- 23/03/2011210,480 mi+13,812 mi
- 25/03/2011210,480 mi
- 29/03/2012217,475 mi+6,995 mi
- 28/03/2013223,955 mi+6,480 mi
- 31/03/2014228,772 mi+4,817 mi
- 31/03/2014228,772 mi
- 30/03/2015236,662 mi+7,890 mi
- 02/04/2015236,662 mi
- 22/03/2016243,068 mi+6,406 mi
- 30/03/2016243,178 mi+110 mi
- 04/04/2017248,324 mi+5,146 mi
- 10/04/2017248,329 mi+5 mi
- 03/04/2018251,158 mi+2,829 mi
- 04/04/2018251,158 mi
- 09/04/2019255,423 mi+4,265 mi
- 10/04/2019255,423 mi
- 02/10/2020262,613 mi+7,190 mi
- 08/10/2020262,615 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2021267,634 mi+5,019 mi
- 08/10/2021267,636 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2022273,744 mi+6,108 mi
- 21/10/2022273,751 mi+7 mi
- 16/10/2023277,603 mi+3,852 mi
- 16/10/2023277,605 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/2024279,478 mi+1,873 mi
- 14/10/2024279,478 mi
- 07/10/2025282,307 mi+2,829 mi
- 21/10/2025282,306 mi-1 mi
- 26/10/2026283,092 mi+786 mi
Average of roughly 8,784 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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