2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · KV03 VPZ
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 289,803 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 289,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KV03 VPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 289,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KV03 VPZ Mileage History
- 25/07/2024288,735 mi
- 01/08/2024288,735 mi
- 17/07/2025289,121 mi+386 mi
- 17/07/2025289,121 mi
- 31/07/2026289,803 mi+682 mi
Average of roughly 530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV03 VPZ 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 (KV03 VPZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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