2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AM03 XBU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 186,279 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AM03 XBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 186,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AM03 XBU Mileage History
- 08/05/2024177,721 mi
- 24/06/2025182,322 mi+4,601 mi
- 01/07/2025182,324 mi+2 mi
- 27/05/2026186,277 mi+3,953 mi
- 28/05/2026186,279 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM03 XBU 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 (AM03 XBU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Drive belt excessively worn Excessive noise - Emissions not tested due to this (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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