2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SC52 LVL
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 114,282 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SC52 LVL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 114,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC52 LVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (SC52 LVL) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (43 issues), Steering (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
SC52 LVL Mileage History
- 27/09/200636,445 mi
- 04/08/200742,633 mi+6,188 mi
- 02/06/200955,577 mi+12,944 mi
- 04/06/200955,579 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/201060,395 mi+4,816 mi
- 28/05/201167,032 mi+6,637 mi
- 10/05/201274,828 mi+7,796 mi
- 10/05/201274,828 mi
- 13/05/201380,404 mi+5,576 mi
- 20/05/201483,954 mi+3,550 mi
- 18/05/201587,592 mi+3,638 mi
- 23/05/201692,853 mi+5,261 mi
- 22/05/201797,340 mi+4,487 mi
- 15/05/2018100,514 mi+3,174 mi
- 13/05/2019104,534 mi+4,020 mi
- 27/05/2020107,982 mi+3,448 mi
- 19/05/2021109,072 mi+1,090 mi
- 17/05/2022110,871 mi+1,799 mi
- 17/05/2022110,871 mi
- 30/03/2023111,810 mi+939 mi
- 28/03/2024113,260 mi+1,450 mi
- 28/03/2024113,260 mi
- 26/02/2025113,655 mi+395 mi
- 26/02/2025113,655 mi
- 18/02/2026114,280 mi+625 mi
- 25/02/2026114,282 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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