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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD03 YOJMOT history

LD03 YOJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

LD03 YOJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
186,466 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YOJ was last recorded at 186,466 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 2,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,973 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,493 miles
Average per year
7,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,466 miles
  • 2023 – 183,973 miles
  • 2021 – 180,128 miles
  • 2019 – 173,891 miles
  • 2017 – 167,499 miles
  • 2016 – 161,325 miles
  • 2015 – 157,309 miles
  • 2014 – 151,919 miles
  • 2013 – 147,361 miles
  • 2012 – 143,200 miles
  • 2011 – 128,843 miles
  • 2010 – 112,400 miles
  • 2009 – 97,016 miles
  • 2008 – 82,686 miles
  • 2007 – 66,999 miles
  • 2006 – 50,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,466 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,466 miles (+2,493)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,466 miles
    Test number
    315486944699
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass183,973 miles (+3,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,973 miles
    Test number
    948409957339
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, appears to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,128 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,128 miles
    Test number
    901611366708
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,120 miles (+6,229)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,120 miles
    Test number
    866783220945
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,891 miles
    Test number
    286140937242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,888 miles (+6,389)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,888 miles
    Test number
    864157748385
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,499 miles
    Test number
    446608671004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail167,499 miles (+6,174)7 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,499 miles
    Test number
    176170520489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass161,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,325 miles
    Test number
    600543748050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,325 miles (+4,016)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,325 miles
    Test number
    492562030681
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  11. Pass157,309 miles (+5,390)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    157,309 miles
    Test number
    596799915143
    • NoteEngine smoky under acceleration
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn near limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre nail in tread
    • NoteOffside headlamp damaged - pattern not affected

  12. Pass151,919 miles (+4,558)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,919 miles
    Test number
    887889414140
    • NoteEngine slight smoky
    • NoteRear footbrake efforts low

  13. Pass147,361 miles (+148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,361 miles
    Test number
    535096133111
    • NoteEngine smoky
    • NoteNearside front indicator bult holder broken - suggest replace

  14. Pass147,213 miles (+4,013)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,213 miles
    Test number
    249540923431
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine smoky - suggest attention
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail143,200 miles4 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,200 miles
    Test number
    218874412122
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth mirrors damaged - nearside loose - suggest attention
    • NoteEngine smoky at idle
    • NoteExhaust fractured at cat area - minor leak - suggest attention
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter damaged
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lense damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn edge, near limit and nail in tread

  16. Pass143,200 miles (+14,357)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    143,200 miles
    Test number
    485694912189
    • NoteBoth mirrors damaged - nearside loose - suggest attention
    • NoteEngine smoky at idle
    • NoteExhaust fractured at cat area - minor leak - suggest attention
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter damaged
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lense damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn edge, near limit and nail in tread

  17. Pass128,843 miles (+16,443)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,843 miles
    Test number
    425957831152
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn very near limit - suggest replace
    • NoteEngine smoky under acceleration
    • NoteOffside headlamp lense damaged but affecting pattern
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack

  18. Pass112,400 miles (+15,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,400 miles
    Test number
    352471230179
    • NoteEngine slight smoky
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing edge

  19. Pass97,016 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,016 miles
    Test number
    872128729172
    • NoteEngine smoky under acceleration
    • NoteSlight fluctuation on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering rack

  20. Fail97,013 miles (+14,327)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,013 miles
    Test number
    251107329107
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine smoky under acceleration
    • NoteSlight fluctuation on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering rack

  21. Pass82,686 miles (+15,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,686 miles
    Test number
    514971748116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,999 miles (+16,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    832926337177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass50,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    252992036121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 YOJ

Does LD03 YOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 YOJ expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YOJ?
The MOT on LD03 YOJ expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 YOJ done?
LD03 YOJ was recorded at 186,466 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 7,195 miles a year.
Has LD03 YOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YOJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 YOJ 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 YOJ find?
LD03 YOJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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