2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SH03 CXR
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2003. Recorded mileage 257,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2461cc
SH03 CXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2026
- 257,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SH03 CXR Mileage History
- 23/05/2023242,042 mi
- 18/05/2024247,365 mi+5,323 mi
- 18/05/2024247,365 mi
- 28/05/2025253,411 mi+6,046 mi
- 03/06/2026257,353 mi+3,942 mi
Average of roughly 5,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH03 CXR 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 (SH03 CXR) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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