2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SH52 DKA
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 218,315 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH52 DKA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 218,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH52 DKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (SH52 DKA) between October 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
SH52 DKA Mileage History
- 13/10/200645,836 mi
- 27/07/200753,832 mi+7,996 mi
- 01/08/200875,556 mi+21,724 mi
- 02/08/200875,562 mi+6 mi
- 17/08/200984,899 mi+9,337 mi
- 19/08/201091,666 mi+6,767 mi
- 26/08/201091,666 mi
- 23/08/2011102,025 mi+10,359 mi
- 24/08/2011102,035 mi+10 mi
- 23/08/2012118,911 mi+16,876 mi
- 23/08/2012118,911 mi
- 20/12/2013144,811 mi+25,900 mi
- 24/12/2013144,820 mi+9 mi
- 07/01/2015169,267 mi+24,447 mi
- 13/01/2015169,267 mi
- 29/06/2016180,927 mi+11,660 mi
- 05/07/2016180,927 mi
- 06/07/2017186,669 mi+5,742 mi
- 06/07/2018195,890 mi+9,221 mi
- 09/07/2018195,917 mi+27 mi
- 10/06/2019199,169 mi+3,252 mi
- 23/06/2020205,326 mi+6,157 mi
- 07/07/2021211,531 mi+6,205 mi
- 08/07/2021211,532 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/2022214,451 mi+2,919 mi
- 12/09/2023216,933 mi+2,482 mi
- 30/06/2025218,315 mi+1,382 mi
Average of roughly 9,217 miles per year across 27 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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