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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD03 AXCMOT history

LD03 AXC is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

LD03 AXC black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
158,848 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 AXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 AXC was last recorded at 158,848 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,848 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,848 miles
  • 2025 – 156,068 miles
  • 2024 – 154,039 miles
  • 2023 – 150,657 miles
  • 2022 – 147,244 miles
  • 2021 – 143,186 miles
  • 2020 – 139,563 miles
  • 2019 – 134,133 miles
  • 2018 – 126,743 miles
  • 2017 – 121,199 miles
  • 2016 – 115,416 miles
  • 2014 – 106,777 miles
  • 2013 – 96,075 miles
  • 2012 – 86,130 miles
  • 2011 – 77,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,848 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear arm outer mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear door sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,848 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    158,848 miles
    Test number
    983816671786
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear arm outer mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door sill corroded
  2. Fail158,848 miles (+2,780)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,848 miles
    Test number
    222690548893
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear arm outer mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door sill corroded
  3. Pass156,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    156,068 miles
    Test number
    857149559119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,068 miles (+2,029)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,068 miles
    Test number
    349373235643
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking inner rack seals (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass154,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    466684556659
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail154,039 miles (+12)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    638036618344
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail154,027 miles (+3,370)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,027 miles
    Test number
    349374930800
    • DangerousNearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed side door/lower hinge mount slides badly corroded (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner outer sills badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner outer sills corroded
  8. Pass150,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    665779788012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail150,657 miles (+3,413)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    491481514487
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAmber oil light on dash , oil level ok , on maximum line
  10. Pass147,244 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    238385571769
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Fail147,243 miles (+4,057)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,243 miles
    Test number
    466062525507
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass143,186 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    774245049521
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Fail143,186 miles (+3,623)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    596877003902
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. Pass139,563 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,563 miles
    Test number
    756949874274
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail139,563 miles (+5,430)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,563 miles
    Test number
    901489565421
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass134,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,133 miles
    Test number
    504007729318
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S Sills corroded and damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. Fail134,133 miles (+7,390)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,133 miles
    Test number
    531072364827
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S Sills corroded and damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Pass126,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    557639940792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Fail126,743 miles (+5,544)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    356377295289
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass121,199 miles (+5,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    525337493733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  21. Pass115,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    624946428465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,416 miles (+8,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    475536442217
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass106,777 miles (+3,384)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    897721684239
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  24. Pass103,393 miles (+7,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,393 miles
    Test number
    456873194052
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass96,075 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    638273293069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,130 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    708752882076
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  27. Fail86,130 miles (+8,216)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    639772282099
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  28. Pass77,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,914 miles
    Test number
    438072161062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  29. Fail77,911 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    218342961086
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about LD03 AXC

Does LD03 AXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 AXC is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 AXC?
The MOT on LD03 AXC is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 AXC done?
LD03 AXC was recorded at 158,848 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has LD03 AXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 AXC has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 AXC 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 LD03 AXC find?
LD03 AXC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded both rears; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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