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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange and White · Petrol · 1983 · 1,915 cc

A803 LEWMOT history

A803 LEW is an orange and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1983. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 54,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
54,147 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A803 LEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A803 LEW was last recorded at 54,147 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2022: 50,880 miles, lower than 50,929 miles on 10 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,096 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,147 miles
  • 2023 – 51,504 miles
  • 2022 – 50,880 miles
  • 2020 – 50,929 miles
  • 2019 – 49,776 miles
  • 2017 – 49,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,147 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in side wall (no cords)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Battery trays both sides have holes and are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four 225/45R17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,147 miles (+51)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    351043148359
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail54,096 miles (+2,592)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    253709802837
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass51,504 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    435599073331
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in side wall (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Battery trays both sides have holes and are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail51,504 miles (+624)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    304436020875
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in side wall (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Battery trays both sides have holes and are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass50,880 miles (-49)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    380242188886
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail50,929 miles (+1,153)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    929569201575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to corrosion @nsr axle mount (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. Pass49,776 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    157423984409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    996191153592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A803 LEW

Does A803 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A803 LEW expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A803 LEW?
The MOT on A803 LEW expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A803 LEW done?
A803 LEW was recorded at 54,147 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 752 miles a year.
Has A803 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A803 LEW has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on A803 LEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A803 LEW find?
A803 LEW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes, and 1 more.

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