2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DE03 NYU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 189,151 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DE03 NYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 189,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 NYU 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 (DE03 NYU) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side possible stretched brake cable. (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie missing. (2.1.3 (g”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18. (5.2.3 (e))”.
DE03 NYU Mileage History
- 24/05/2024167,336 mi
- 23/05/2025174,609 mi+7,273 mi
- 04/06/2025174,609 mi
- 05/06/2026189,050 mi+14,441 mi
- 12/06/2026189,151 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 10,637 miles per year across 5 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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