2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · OV52 HNR
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 178,850 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OV52 HNR Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 178,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 HNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (OV52 HNR) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
OV52 HNR Mileage History
- 02/02/200685,806 mi
- 15/08/2007105,619 mi+19,813 mi
- 16/08/2007105,625 mi+6 mi
- 10/03/2008108,684 mi+3,059 mi
- 05/03/2009113,915 mi+5,231 mi
- 06/03/2009113,919 mi+4 mi
- 09/03/2010118,871 mi+4,952 mi
- 02/03/2011124,878 mi+6,007 mi
- 06/02/2012130,328 mi+5,450 mi
- 05/02/2013135,037 mi+4,709 mi
- 04/02/2014139,401 mi+4,364 mi
- 07/02/2014139,401 mi
- 05/02/2015143,648 mi+4,247 mi
- 15/01/2016148,042 mi+4,394 mi
- 10/02/2017152,017 mi+3,975 mi
- 11/01/2018155,539 mi+3,522 mi
- 23/01/2019158,909 mi+3,370 mi
- 28/01/2020164,705 mi+5,796 mi
- 23/02/2021167,310 mi+2,605 mi
- 07/02/2022170,011 mi+2,701 mi
- 07/02/2023175,572 mi+5,561 mi
- 15/02/2023175,572 mi
- 21/02/2024175,925 mi+353 mi
- 12/02/2025176,260 mi+335 mi
- 20/02/2026178,850 mi+2,590 mi
Average of roughly 4,641 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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