
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass49,776 miles (+582)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 157423984409
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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