2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE03 TXG
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2003. Recorded mileage 316,518 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 316,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 TXG Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 316,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 TXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AE03 TXG) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
AE03 TXG Mileage History
- 12/05/2006113,348 mi
- 07/03/2007146,797 mi+33,449 mi
- 09/11/2007179,451 mi+32,654 mi
- 12/11/2007179,451 mi
- 11/06/2008196,723 mi+17,272 mi
- 20/06/2008196,724 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/2009208,521 mi+11,797 mi
- 15/06/2011244,283 mi+35,762 mi
- 21/06/2012257,379 mi+13,096 mi
- 22/06/2012257,379 mi
- 22/02/2013261,542 mi+4,163 mi
- 26/02/2014274,311 mi+12,769 mi
- 28/02/2014274,334 mi+23 mi
- 19/02/2015279,868 mi+5,534 mi
- 24/02/2015279,988 mi+120 mi
- 29/02/2016284,457 mi+4,469 mi
- 01/03/2016284,463 mi+6 mi
- 13/03/2017287,973 mi+3,510 mi
- 16/03/2017287,983 mi+10 mi
- 14/03/2018294,274 mi+6,291 mi
- 14/03/2018294,274 mi
- 07/03/2019301,559 mi+7,285 mi
- 22/06/2020306,761 mi+5,202 mi
- 22/06/2020306,761 mi
- 22/06/2021309,517 mi+2,756 mi
- 24/06/2021309,557 mi+40 mi
- 20/06/2022311,771 mi+2,214 mi
- 29/06/2022311,771 mi
- 12/06/2023313,147 mi+1,376 mi
- 04/07/2023313,149 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2024313,909 mi+760 mi
- 06/08/2026316,512 mi+2,603 mi
- 18/08/2026316,518 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,024 miles per year across 33 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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