2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BF03 OAX
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 263,938 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF03 OAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 263,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BF03 OAX Mileage History
- 07/05/2024249,151 mi
- 07/05/2024249,155 mi+4 mi
- 25/04/2025252,007 mi+2,852 mi
- 20/03/2026263,933 mi+11,926 mi
- 21/03/2026263,938 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF03 OAX 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 (BF03 OAX) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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