2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · GY03 EBA
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 261,111 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY03 EBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 261,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY03 EBA 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 (GY03 EBA) between June 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 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 (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished + warn on ou”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole nex”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut has hole within”.
GY03 EBA Mileage History
- 08/06/2022244,128 mi
- 09/05/2023253,419 mi+9,291 mi
- 16/05/2023253,432 mi+13 mi
- 16/04/2024261,089 mi+7,657 mi
- 19/04/2024261,111 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 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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