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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD03 FOVMOT history

LD03 FOV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LD03 FOV black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,825 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 FOV
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
2 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 FOV was last recorded at 163,825 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,438 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
387 miles
Average per year
6,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,825 miles
  • 2025 – 157,077 miles
  • 2024 – 151,655 miles
  • 2023 – 146,013 miles
  • 2022 – 140,998 miles
  • 2021 – 134,497 miles
  • 2020 – 128,348 miles
  • 2019 – 125,424 miles
  • 2018 – 120,741 miles
  • 2017 – 117,807 miles
  • 2016 – 114,337 miles
  • 2015 – 110,935 miles
  • 2014 – 105,282 miles
  • 2013 – 85,571 miles
  • 2012 – 76,457 miles
  • 2011 – 69,093 miles
  • 2010 – 61,049 miles
  • 2009 – 53,835 miles
  • 2008 – 46,035 miles
  • 2007 – 37,993 miles
  • 2006 – 31,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,825 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,825 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,825 miles
    Test number
    833861574104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,438 miles (+6,361)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,438 miles
    Test number
    919468922460
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass157,077 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,077 miles
    Test number
    800546352975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,655 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,655 miles
    Test number
    941772729048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,013 miles (+5,015)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,013 miles
    Test number
    386661298364
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,998 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,998 miles
    Test number
    843780924111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,994 miles (+6,497)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,994 miles
    Test number
    207151134257
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,497 miles (+6,149)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,497 miles
    Test number
    917359904410
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,348 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,348 miles
    Test number
    940101631067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,424 miles (+4,683)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,424 miles
    Test number
    261391610739
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,741 miles (+2,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,741 miles
    Test number
    465945629992
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under the vehicle

  12. Pass117,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    223823059556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake pads unable to see
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the vehicle

  13. Fail117,807 miles (+3,470)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    801194085260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake pads unable to see
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the vehicle

  14. Pass114,337 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,337 miles
    Test number
    977058191728
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and rear brake pads unable to see

  15. Pass110,935 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    815488785183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,282 miles (+19,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    408350374176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,571 miles (+9,114)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    216141803167
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
    • NotePin hole in o/s outer cv gaiter
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass76,457 miles (+7,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    438722202150
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass69,093 miles (+8,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    885539891099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail61,049 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,049 miles
    Test number
    410940010148
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass61,049 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,049 miles
    Test number
    960270910167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,835 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    950058709177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,035 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    912950218153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,922 miles (+7,929)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,922 miles
    Test number
    221265008145
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  25. Fail37,993 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    171309687413
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass37,993 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    731299787054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,148 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,148 miles
    Test number
    633588796058
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass31,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,148 miles
    Test number
    911398296039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 FOV

Does LD03 FOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 FOV is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 FOV?
The MOT on LD03 FOV is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 FOV done?
LD03 FOV was recorded at 163,825 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,535 miles a year.
Has LD03 FOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 FOV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 FOV 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 FOV find?
LD03 FOV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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