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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LE03 UCMMOT history

LE03 UCM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 281,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LE03 UCM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
281,056 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UCM was last recorded at 281,056 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,417 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
8,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 281,056 miles
  • 2025 – 276,417 miles
  • 2024 – 269,427 miles
  • 2023 – 260,376 miles
  • 2022 – 254,497 miles
  • 2021 – 250,709 miles
  • 2020 – 244,176 miles
  • 2019 – 237,579 miles
  • 2018 – 227,331 miles
  • 2017 – 220,307 miles
  • 2016 – 216,179 miles
  • 2015 – 213,331 miles
  • 2014 – 206,161 miles
  • 2013 – 194,280 miles
  • 2012 – 181,049 miles
  • 2011 – 164,727 miles
  • 2010 – 146,409 miles
  • 2009 – 134,224 miles
  • 2008 – 129,094 miles
  • 2007 – 116,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,056 miles (+4,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    281,056 miles
    Test number
    554709158624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass276,417 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    276,417 miles
    Test number
    757410186391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail276,414 miles (+6,987)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,414 miles
    Test number
    394412627143
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass269,427 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    269,427 miles
    Test number
    101051635952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass260,376 miles (+5,879)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    260,376 miles
    Test number
    723054541818
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass254,497 miles (+3,788)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    254,497 miles
    Test number
    504572048852
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass250,709 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    250,709 miles
    Test number
    348051915248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass244,176 miles (+6,597)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    244,176 miles
    Test number
    364641084291
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass237,579 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    237,579 miles
    Test number
    896883973139
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail237,562 miles (+10,231)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,562 miles
    Test number
    871797035575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass227,331 miles (+7,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    227,331 miles
    Test number
    483390384349
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass220,307 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    220,307 miles
    Test number
    778599437696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass216,179 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    216,179 miles
    Test number
    260311779149
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack joint

  14. Pass213,331 miles (+7,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    213,331 miles
    Test number
    776553505232
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass206,161 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    206,161 miles
    Test number
    179808984183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Fail206,161 miles (+11,881)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,161 miles
    Test number
    245985384183
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  17. Pass194,280 miles (+13,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    194,280 miles
    Test number
    216950483132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass181,049 miles (+16,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    181,049 miles
    Test number
    365063502280
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass164,727 miles (+18,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    164,727 miles
    Test number
    146160691178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass146,409 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    146,409 miles
    Test number
    740315500296
    • NoteOffside rear service brake performance slightly low
    • NoteSlight play in near side and off side front steering arms.

  21. Fail146,409 miles (+12,185)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,409 miles
    Test number
    373958190144
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside steering rack arm has slight freeplay
    • NoteOffside rear service brake performance slightly low
    • NoteOffside steering rack arm has slight freeplay

  22. Pass134,224 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    141158809267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass129,094 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    321026808282
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail129,094 miles (+12,133)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    330854508228
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass116,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    351074807225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail116,961 miles (+253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    692094407214
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail116,708 miles11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    614503097153
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LE03 UCM

Does LE03 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 UCM is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UCM?
The MOT on LE03 UCM is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 UCM done?
LE03 UCM was recorded at 281,056 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
Has LE03 UCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UCM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 UCM 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 LE03 UCM find?
LE03 UCM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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