2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BJ03 APU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 236,523 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BJ03 APU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2016
- 236,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ03 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ03 APU) between April 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
BJ03 APU Mileage History
- 18/04/200683,441 mi
- 17/04/2007119,436 mi+35,995 mi
- 03/09/2008142,644 mi+23,208 mi
- 03/09/2008142,644 mi
- 26/02/2010164,771 mi+22,127 mi
- 26/02/2010164,771 mi
- 23/02/2011180,372 mi+15,601 mi
- 23/02/2011180,372 mi
- 21/02/2012192,912 mi+12,540 mi
- 22/02/2012192,951 mi+39 mi
- 22/02/2013206,314 mi+13,363 mi
- 24/02/2014218,564 mi+12,250 mi
- 24/02/2014218,568 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/2015231,950 mi+13,382 mi
- 19/02/2015231,951 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/2016236,523 mi+4,572 mi
- 11/10/2016236,523 mi
Average of roughly 14,603 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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