2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BU03 HHX
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 190,565 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU03 HHX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 190,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU03 HHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (BU03 HHX) between February 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 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 (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
BU03 HHX Mileage History
- 08/02/2006149,796 mi
- 08/02/2007200,072 mi+50,276 mi
- 08/02/2008248,972 mi+48,900 mi
- 27/02/2009272,150 mi+23,178 mi
- 22/02/2010281,592 mi+9,442 mi
- 22/02/2010281,592 mi
- 29/09/2011296,187 mi+14,595 mi
- 07/10/2011296,193 mi+6 mi
- 24/10/2012298,253 mi+2,060 mi
- 27/09/2013300,038 mi+1,785 mi
- 20/10/2014304,265 mi+4,227 mi
- 20/10/2014304,265 mi
- 26/10/2015311,613 mi+7,348 mi
- 19/10/2016315,476 mi+3,863 mi
- 24/10/2017327,761 mi+12,285 mi
- 30/11/2018148,666 mi-179,095 mi
- 30/11/2018148,666 mi
- 29/11/2019359,240 mi+210,574 mi
- 29/11/2019359,240 mi
- 23/11/2020174,057 mi-185,183 mi
- 10/12/2021176,466 mi+2,409 mi
- 14/12/2021176,468 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/2022180,022 mi+3,554 mi
- 19/12/2023183,201 mi+3,179 mi
- 16/12/2024186,935 mi+3,734 mi
- 16/12/2024186,935 mi
- 18/12/2025190,565 mi+3,630 mi
Average of roughly 2,053 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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