2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · FJ03 RYW
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 93,089 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,089 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
FJ03 RYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 93,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FJ03 RYW Mileage History
- 13/10/202382,809 mi
- 17/10/202382,809 mi
- 11/10/202488,429 mi+5,620 mi
- 20/10/202593,089 mi+4,660 mi
- 21/10/202593,089 mi
Average of roughly 5,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FJ03 RYW 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 (FJ03 RYW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section back in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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