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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1991 · 2,400 cc

H103 COUMOT history

H103 COU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Mar 1991. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 292,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

H103 COU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
292,160 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
11,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H103 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
21 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H103 COU was last recorded at 292,160 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 6,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,676 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,484 miles
Average per year
11,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 292,160 miles
  • 2023 – 285,676 miles
  • 2022 – 280,512 miles
  • 2021 – 169,344 miles
  • 2020 – 169,317 miles
  • 2019 – 166,128 miles
  • 2018 – 156,450 miles
  • 2017 – 143,739 miles
  • 2016 – 136,101 miles
  • 2015 – 120,961 miles
  • 2014 – 107,377 miles
  • 2013 – 98,092 miles
  • 2012 – 90,427 miles
  • 2011 – 79,932 miles
  • 2010 – 74,426 miles
  • 2009 – 74,422 miles
  • 2008 – 74,420 miles
  • 2007 – 74,417 miles
  • 2006 – 73,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,160 miles (+6,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    292,160 miles
    Test number
    452669340195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass285,676 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    285,676 miles
    Test number
    408495580928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail285,672 miles (+5,160)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,672 miles
    Test number
    648160745052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass280,512 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    280,512 miles
    Test number
    817777268586
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail280,496 miles (+111,152)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,496 miles
    Test number
    696182730482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass169,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    225897217281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,344 miles (+27)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    988053814589
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass169,317 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    169,317 miles
    Test number
    135145307104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,315 miles (+3,187)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,315 miles
    Test number
    822120868061
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass166,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,128 miles
    Test number
    510955623886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,126 miles (+9,676)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,126 miles
    Test number
    742540297439
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass156,450 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,450 miles
    Test number
    681514430084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,439 miles (+12,700)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,439 miles
    Test number
    518412997987
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass143,739 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,739 miles
    Test number
    542739561457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,101 miles (+15,140)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,101 miles
    Test number
    522380515487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,961 miles (+13,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,961 miles
    Test number
    545992665106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,377 miles
    Test number
    389745074157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,377 miles (+9,285)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,377 miles
    Test number
    777085274186
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass98,092 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,092 miles
    Test number
    916288113292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail98,026 miles (+7,599)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    625683713227
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass90,427 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    366789812477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,330 miles (+10,398)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    186385312281
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Fail79,932 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    137782191168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass79,932 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    509602791157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,426 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    320071630204
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  26. Pass74,426 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    811011730264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,422 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    612137039244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    114314438201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,420 miles (+3)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    244214438213
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  30. Pass74,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    394151207161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail74,417 miles (+1,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    893341907149
    • Repaired at testPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  32. Pass73,000 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    640388706138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail72,983 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    381872106121
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about H103 COU

Does H103 COU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H103 COU expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H103 COU?
The MOT on H103 COU expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H103 COU done?
H103 COU was recorded at 292,160 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 11,754 miles a year.
Has H103 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H103 COU has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on H103 COU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H103 COU find?
H103 COU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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