2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · UP03 AUL
2003 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 265,255 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UP03 AUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 265,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UP03 AUL 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 (UP03 AUL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”.
UP03 AUL Mileage History
- 12/10/2023263,274 mi
- 08/10/2024263,347 mi+73 mi
- 12/11/2024263,460 mi+113 mi
- 19/11/2024263,467 mi+7 mi
- 17/11/2025265,255 mi+1,788 mi
Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 5 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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