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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LL03 GAUMOT history

LL03 GAU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LL03 GAU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,986 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GAU
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GAU was last recorded at 171,986 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2022: 165,092 miles, lower than 165,109 miles on 31 Dec 2020.

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
166,700 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,286 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,986 miles
  • 2025 – 166,700 miles
  • 2024 – 166,600 miles
  • 2023 – 166,458 miles
  • 2022 – 165,092 miles
  • 2020 – 165,109 miles
  • 2019 – 163,360 miles
  • 2018 – 158,435 miles
  • 2017 – 152,046 miles
  • 2016 – 146,665 miles
  • 2015 – 134,731 miles
  • 2014 – 125,749 miles
  • 2013 – 117,860 miles
  • 2012 – 102,191 miles
  • 2011 – 102,190 miles
  • 2010 – 71,596 miles
  • 2009 – 59,674 miles
  • 2007 – 44,503 miles
  • 2006 – 29,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise front brake hoses perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,986 miles (+5,286)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,986 miles
    Test number
    379373145813
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass166,700 miles (+100)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,700 miles
    Test number
    225437782710
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass166,600 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,600 miles
    Test number
    595875269130
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail166,600 miles (+142)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,600 miles
    Test number
    677030343135
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass166,458 miles (+1,366)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,458 miles
    Test number
    564328877673
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perishing age cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner track rod joint hjas free play

  6. Pass165,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,092 miles
    Test number
    260826410490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail165,092 miles (-17)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,092 miles
    Test number
    484881934913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass165,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    165,109 miles
    Test number
    844353792197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,109 miles (+1,749)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,109 miles
    Test number
    900412876074
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass163,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,360 miles
    Test number
    658144635529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail163,360 miles (+4,925)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,360 miles
    Test number
    142292175276
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass158,435 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,435 miles
    Test number
    319969864982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake hoses perishing.

  13. Fail158,410 miles (+6,364)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,410 miles
    Test number
    626859528913
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake hoses perishing.

  14. Pass152,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    500530026720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail152,046 miles (+5,381)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    787596434854
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass146,665 miles (+11,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,665 miles
    Test number
    755602643554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass134,731 miles (+3)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,731 miles
    Test number
    477534585134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wiper blades split
    • NoteNearside mirror repaired with tape
    • NoteRear bumper missing

  18. Fail134,728 miles (+8,979)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,728 miles
    Test number
    285937775447
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wiper blades split
    • NoteNearside mirror repaired with tape
    • NoteRear bumper missing

  19. Pass125,749 miles (+7,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,749 miles
    Test number
    439661154126
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  20. Pass117,860 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,860 miles
    Test number
    695639963105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,859 miles (+15,668)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,859 miles
    Test number
    406242163149
    • FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass102,191 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,191 miles
    Test number
    609713202015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,190 miles (+13,969)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    245515561354
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to split
    • NotePlay in offside of steering

  24. Pass88,221 miles (+16,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    666684301037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,596 miles (+11,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    903075500065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass59,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    614043139054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,674 miles (+15,171)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    681463639022
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass44,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    124703897229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,503 miles (+14,649)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    323910697280
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass29,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,854 miles
    Test number
    641997786111
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on edges

Questions about LL03 GAU

Does LL03 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 GAU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GAU?
The MOT on LL03 GAU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 GAU done?
LL03 GAU was recorded at 171,986 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has LL03 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GAU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 GAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 GAU find?
LL03 GAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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