2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BU03 OCS
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 134,874 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2461cc
BU03 OCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 134,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BU03 OCS Mileage History
- 07/08/2023127,897 mi
- 06/08/2024131,674 mi+3,777 mi
- 07/08/2024131,674 mi
- 11/08/2025134,873 mi+3,199 mi
- 19/08/2025134,874 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU03 OCS 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 (BU03 OCS) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Central Brake cable damaged By corrosion and frayed (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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