2003 Volkswagen LT 2.8L Diesel · OU53 YHO
2003 Volkswagen LT (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 108,694 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU53 YHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 108,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 YHO 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 Lt (OU53 YHO) between November 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Towbar component excessively corroded mounting holed. (6.1.6 (a))”.
OU53 YHO Mileage History
- 03/11/2022102,233 mi
- 20/03/2024104,158 mi+1,925 mi
- 27/03/2024104,164 mi+6 mi
- 21/03/2025108,694 mi+4,530 mi
- 27/03/2025108,694 mi
Average of roughly 2,698 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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