2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · GL03 HMK
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 157,435 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL03 HMK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2023
- 157,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL03 HMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (GL03 HMK) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL03 HMK Mileage History
- 18/05/2022152,684 mi
- 24/05/2022152,691 mi+7 mi
- 31/05/2023157,434 mi+4,743 mi
- 06/06/2023157,435 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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