2003 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AS03 AES
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 180,602 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AS03 AES Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 180,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AS03 AES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (AS03 AES) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
AS03 AES Mileage History
- 28/11/200628,607 mi
- 28/11/200628,607 mi
- 11/04/200841,719 mi+13,112 mi
- 03/04/200951,558 mi+9,839 mi
- 07/04/201062,233 mi+10,675 mi
- 01/04/201174,828 mi+12,595 mi
- 22/03/201293,253 mi+18,425 mi
- 22/03/201293,553 mi+300 mi
- 09/04/2013114,038 mi+20,485 mi
- 09/04/2013114,038 mi
- 07/04/2014127,864 mi+13,826 mi
- 28/03/2015141,695 mi+13,831 mi
- 30/03/2015141,696 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/2016156,896 mi+15,200 mi
- 09/06/2016156,896 mi
- 08/05/2017166,100 mi+9,204 mi
- 09/05/2017166,100 mi
- 16/05/2018171,076 mi+4,976 mi
- 09/05/2019172,473 mi+1,397 mi
- 10/05/2019172,473 mi
- 23/11/2020175,913 mi+3,440 mi
- 11/11/2021178,055 mi+2,142 mi
- 18/11/2021178,055 mi
- 13/12/2022178,954 mi+899 mi
- 13/12/2022178,954 mi
- 12/12/2023179,519 mi+565 mi
- 02/12/2024180,482 mi+963 mi
- 02/12/2024180,482 mi
- 19/11/2025180,602 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 8,010 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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