2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SY03 YCL
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/05/2003. Recorded mileage 259,690 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2459cc
SY03 YCL Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 259,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (57 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SY03 YCL Mileage History
- 19/04/200764,505 mi
- 24/04/200764,509 mi+4 mi
- 26/04/200877,643 mi+13,134 mi
- 29/04/200992,077 mi+14,434 mi
- 29/04/200992,077 mi
- 29/04/2010107,473 mi+15,396 mi
- 30/04/2010107,473 mi
- 21/04/2011122,532 mi+15,059 mi
- 22/04/2011122,532 mi
- 18/04/2012138,325 mi+15,793 mi
- 20/04/2012138,325 mi
- 03/04/2013150,992 mi+12,667 mi
- 12/04/2013150,992 mi
- 07/05/2014166,825 mi+15,833 mi
- 09/05/2014166,887 mi+62 mi
- 06/05/2015185,212 mi+18,325 mi
- 09/05/2016201,423 mi+16,211 mi
- 09/05/2017221,414 mi+19,991 mi
- 12/05/2017221,473 mi+59 mi
- 11/05/2018235,348 mi+13,875 mi
- 22/06/2018235,351 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/2018235,355 mi+4 mi
- 31/08/2019238,870 mi+3,515 mi
- 05/06/2020240,257 mi+1,387 mi
- 05/06/2020240,257 mi
- 18/05/2021244,901 mi+4,644 mi
- 25/05/2022249,934 mi+5,033 mi
- 26/05/2022249,936 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/2023252,266 mi+2,330 mi
- 22/05/2023252,268 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2024252,733 mi+465 mi
- 05/06/2024252,753 mi+20 mi
- 03/06/2025258,238 mi+5,485 mi
- 04/06/2025258,244 mi+6 mi
- 04/06/2026259,690 mi+1,446 mi
- 04/06/2026259,690 mi
Average of roughly 10,205 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
SY03 YCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Transporter (SY03 YCL) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (57 issues), Lighting (38 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Steering (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected retaining spring missing (”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing on the rear seat/bed unit (7.1.2 (a))”.
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