2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · T4 VBM
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 249,735 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T4 VBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 249,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T4 VBM 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 (T4 VBM) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Drive shaft securing bolt missing bolts holding intermediate bearing missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split in half at the front downpipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
T4 VBM Mileage History
- 24/08/2023224,906 mi
- 21/08/2024235,712 mi+10,806 mi
- 28/08/2024235,722 mi+10 mi
- 17/09/2025242,157 mi+6,435 mi
- 01/09/2026249,735 mi+7,578 mi
Average of roughly 8,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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