2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · KN03 HWP
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 232,348 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KN03 HWP Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 232,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN03 HWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (KN03 HWP) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KN03 HWP Mileage History
- 12/05/200664,893 mi
- 12/05/200664,893 mi
- 17/05/200788,148 mi+23,255 mi
- 14/05/2008113,140 mi+24,992 mi
- 29/04/2009123,607 mi+10,467 mi
- 13/05/2010133,256 mi+9,649 mi
- 14/05/2010133,256 mi
- 26/04/2011139,343 mi+6,087 mi
- 27/04/2011139,343 mi
- 30/04/2012148,856 mi+9,513 mi
- 14/05/2013156,546 mi+7,690 mi
- 14/05/2013156,549 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2014162,373 mi+5,824 mi
- 25/04/2014162,390 mi+17 mi
- 22/04/2015168,362 mi+5,972 mi
- 22/04/2015168,362 mi
- 03/06/2016174,766 mi+6,404 mi
- 15/06/2016174,777 mi+11 mi
- 01/06/2017182,237 mi+7,460 mi
- 03/06/2017182,250 mi+13 mi
- 07/06/2018188,183 mi+5,933 mi
- 11/06/2018188,184 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2019198,369 mi+10,185 mi
- 13/06/2019198,370 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2020202,598 mi+4,228 mi
- 21/07/2021208,141 mi+5,543 mi
- 27/07/2021208,261 mi+120 mi
- 27/07/2022213,281 mi+5,020 mi
- 28/07/2022213,282 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/2023217,528 mi+4,246 mi
- 19/07/2023217,531 mi+3 mi
- 29/07/2024223,961 mi+6,430 mi
- 02/08/2024223,969 mi+8 mi
- 15/09/2025229,565 mi+5,596 mi
- 16/09/2025229,569 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/2026232,337 mi+2,768 mi
- 24/09/2026232,348 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 8,221 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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