2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE03 THK

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing without defect at 224,350 miles on 15 January 2025. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available record, with no advisories or faults logged on any pass. The two failed entries from 12 February 2024 and 16 January 2023 both carry zero recorded defects, suggesting administrative or presentational test anomalies rather than mechanical rejection, and the vehicle cleared on the same dates it failed. Mileage accumulation sits close to typical for a 23-year-old van. The record shows 213,714 miles in January 2023, 219,913 miles in February 2024, and 224,350 miles by January 2025. That equates to roughly 6,200 miles in the first interval and 4,400 in the second, both below the 9,754 annual average, indicating light recent use. The data is sparse, with only five entries and no flagged wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes across the span. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly on chassis rails and sills, given the age and the absence of any tester commentary to confirm condition. The clean advisories mean previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but the same-day fail-and-pass pattern offers no diagnostic detail on binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or coil springs. Verify the VIN and test certificate numbers against the DVSA failures, since zero-defect rejects are irregular. Check for hidden weld repairs or undertray masking that a silent test might miss. At 224,350 miles the drivetrain and clutch are past median life and merit a road-load evaluation before purchase.