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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD03 AXPMOT history

LD03 AXP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

LD03 AXP red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2026
Mileage
144,190 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 AXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 AXP was last recorded at 144,190 miles on 8 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2016: 71,550 miles, lower than 136,594 miles on 20 Mar 2015.

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
144,189 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,190 miles
  • 2024 – 139,496 miles
  • 2023 – 134,359 miles
  • 2022 – 132,865 miles
  • 2021 – 120,910 miles
  • 2020 – 108,872 miles
  • 2019 – 101,359 miles
  • 2018 – 89,320 miles
  • 2017 – 80,418 miles
  • 2016 – 71,550 miles
  • 2015 – 136,594 miles
  • 2014 – 123,101 miles
  • 2013 – 113,236 miles
  • 2012 – 106,007 miles
  • 2011 – 96,941 miles
  • 2010 – 79,688 miles
  • 2009 – 60,764 miles
  • 2008 – 48,693 miles
  • 2007 – 40,999 miles
  • 2006 – 29,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,190 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,190 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,190 miles
    Test number
    934284128375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,189 miles (+4,693)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,189 miles
    Test number
    836518991387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass139,496 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    447256367620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,359 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,359 miles
    Test number
    347086511032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,865 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,865 miles
    Test number
    800003602133
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail132,777 miles (+11,867)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,777 miles
    Test number
    631503995177
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slightly damaged but not showing white light to rear
    • AdvisoryCentre handbrake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack ends
  7. Pass120,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    709051614764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,910 miles (+12,038)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    191207939742
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass108,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    558287102145
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail108,872 miles (+7,513)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    846957275838
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass101,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    857280996860
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail101,359 miles (+12,039)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    604842176363
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass89,320 miles (+343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,320 miles
    Test number
    604579939909
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Fail88,977 miles (+8,559)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    532809057997
    • 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass80,418 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    289647404004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Fail80,416 miles (+8,866)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    221813640027
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass71,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    441926458250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail71,550 miles (-65,044)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    523668506683
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass136,594 miles (+13,493)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,594 miles
    Test number
    555779775067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,101 miles (+9,865)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,101 miles
    Test number
    149520694439
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass113,236 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    309168993077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,007 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    225421702454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,941 miles (+17,253)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    805981591086
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/f inner edge tyre worn
  24. Pass79,688 miles (+18,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    134035980412
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  25. Pass60,764 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    972514089072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,693 miles
    Test number
    781196588056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,691 miles (+7,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    334846888019
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  28. Pass40,999 miles (+11,423)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    930384997011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    161723196091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 AXP

Does LD03 AXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 AXP expired on 24 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 AXP?
The MOT on LD03 AXP expired on 24 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 AXP done?
LD03 AXP was recorded at 144,190 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 6,002 miles a year.
Has LD03 AXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 AXP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 AXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 AXP find?
LD03 AXP passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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