2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LR03 OSJ
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 214,067 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 OSJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 214,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 OSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (LR03 OSJ) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal backing plate? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR03 OSJ Mileage History
- 19/04/200620,127 mi
- 19/04/200731,555 mi+11,428 mi
- 25/04/200842,735 mi+11,180 mi
- 25/04/200842,735 mi
- 01/05/200953,047 mi+10,312 mi
- 30/04/201062,907 mi+9,860 mi
- 04/05/201172,736 mi+9,829 mi
- 05/05/201281,205 mi+8,469 mi
- 11/07/201389,608 mi+8,403 mi
- 11/07/201389,608 mi
- 12/06/201495,442 mi+5,834 mi
- 02/12/201599,456 mi+4,014 mi
- 03/12/201599,450 mi-6 mi
- 02/03/2017108,351 mi+8,901 mi
- 03/03/2017108,352 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/2018126,060 mi+17,708 mi
- 05/03/2019136,704 mi+10,644 mi
- 25/02/2020144,837 mi+8,133 mi
- 06/03/2020144,918 mi+81 mi
- 26/02/2021153,194 mi+8,276 mi
- 19/04/2022166,711 mi+13,517 mi
- 25/04/2022166,869 mi+158 mi
- 20/06/2023175,685 mi+8,816 mi
- 21/06/2023175,713 mi+28 mi
- 31/05/2024187,408 mi+11,695 mi
- 11/06/2024187,411 mi+3 mi
- 01/08/2025196,903 mi+9,492 mi
- 15/08/2025196,912 mi+9 mi
- 14/08/2026214,039 mi+17,127 mi
- 18/08/2026214,067 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 9,539 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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