2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · BU03 OFP
2003 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 186,251 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,251 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 OFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 186,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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 OFP Mileage History
- 05/07/2023184,358 mi
- 21/08/2024185,381 mi+1,023 mi
- 22/08/2024185,391 mi+10 mi
- 12/08/2025186,244 mi+853 mi
- 12/08/2025186,251 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU03 OFP 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 Lt (BU03 OFP) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 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: Lighting (19 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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