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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 BUSMOT history

LL03 BUS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 268,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LL03 BUS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
268,599 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 BUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 BUS was last recorded at 268,599 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,224 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,375 miles
Average per year
12,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,599 miles
  • 2025 – 262,224 miles
  • 2024 – 252,955 miles
  • 2023 – 246,793 miles
  • 2021 – 245,640 miles
  • 2020 – 234,109 miles
  • 2018 – 230,799 miles
  • 2017 – 228,004 miles
  • 2016 – 223,029 miles
  • 2015 – 213,479 miles
  • 2014 – 194,055 miles
  • 2013 – 176,301 miles
  • 2012 – 157,347 miles
  • 2011 – 139,178 miles
  • 2010 – 104,416 miles
  • 2009 – 75,602 miles
  • 2008 – 48,249 miles
  • 2006 – 36,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside REVERSE LIGHT INOP
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,599 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    268,599 miles
    Test number
    218424117253
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside REVERSE LIGHT INOP
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail268,599 miles (+6,375)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,599 miles
    Test number
    397471083666
    • 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside REVERSE LIGHT INOP
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass262,224 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    262,224 miles
    Test number
    464512234933
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail262,220 miles (+9,265)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,220 miles
    Test number
    842078193479
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass252,955 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    252,955 miles
    Test number
    433684814887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass246,793 miles (+1,153)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    246,793 miles
    Test number
    824223677786
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge outter tread 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on inner side o/s outer tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass245,640 miles (+2,187)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    245,640 miles
    Test number
    440546116854
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and outter side 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass243,453 miles (+9,344)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    243,453 miles
    Test number
    109523721327
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on but pads new
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  9. Pass234,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    234,109 miles
    Test number
    984774212600
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail234,109 miles (+3,310)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,109 miles
    Test number
    399301874224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass230,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    230,799 miles
    Test number
    200039841827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail230,790 miles (+2,786)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,790 miles
    Test number
    593342687599
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass228,004 miles (+4,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    228,004 miles
    Test number
    184952483415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass223,029 miles (+9,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    223,029 miles
    Test number
    246758176248
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  15. Pass213,479 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    213,479 miles
    Test number
    847240856206
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail213,475 miles (+19,420)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,475 miles
    Test number
    908717797890
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass194,055 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    194,055 miles
    Test number
    575542284280
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  18. Fail194,043 miles (+17,742)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,043 miles
    Test number
    455687974216
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  19. Pass176,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    176,301 miles
    Test number
    687288983245
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail176,301 miles (+18,954)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,301 miles
    Test number
    556635183226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail157,347 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,347 miles
    Test number
    356809572461
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass157,347 miles (+18,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    157,347 miles
    Test number
    398889872224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,178 miles (+702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    139,178 miles
    Test number
    649573961279
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail138,476 miles (+34,060)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,476 miles
    Test number
    228527851231
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass104,416 miles (+51)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,416 miles
    Test number
    270760010429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  26. Fail104,365 miles (+28,763)1 dangerous6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    890419800135
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass75,602 miles (+27,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    724471119105
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass48,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    684242818102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,249 miles (+11,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    870382518149
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass36,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    494960426466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,607 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    443110226423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1. Rear inner brake pads are getting low

Questions about LL03 BUS

Does LL03 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 BUS is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 BUS?
The MOT on LL03 BUS is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 BUS done?
LL03 BUS was recorded at 268,599 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 12,058 miles a year.
Has LL03 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 BUS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 BUS 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 LL03 BUS find?
LL03 BUS passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside reverse light inop; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm, and 3 more.

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