2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE03 TZL
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 181,016 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AE03 TZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 181,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 TZL 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 TZL) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
AE03 TZL Mileage History
- 11/08/2022174,765 mi
- 23/08/2023178,548 mi+3,783 mi
- 07/08/2024180,628 mi+2,080 mi
- 25/03/2026181,016 mi+388 mi
- 27/03/2026181,016 mi
Average of roughly 1,725 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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