2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE03 TGK
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 176,308 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 TGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 176,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 TGK 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 (AE03 TGK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner a”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AE03 TGK Mileage History
- 06/10/2023152,215 mi
- 25/10/2024170,938 mi+18,723 mi
- 05/11/2024170,938 mi
- 31/10/2025176,306 mi+5,368 mi
- 31/10/2025176,308 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,635 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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