2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RE03 JLU
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 149,350 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE03 JLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 149,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RE03 JLU Mileage History
- 29/07/2024148,071 mi
- 25/07/2025148,761 mi+690 mi
- 25/07/2025148,761 mi
- 24/07/2026149,350 mi+589 mi
- 27/07/2026149,350 mi
Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE03 JLU 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 (RE03 JLU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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