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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LL03 GCUMOT history

LL03 GCU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LL03 GCU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,532 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 GCU
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
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 GCU was last recorded at 157,532 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,528 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,532 miles
  • 2025 – 152,825 miles
  • 2024 – 149,075 miles
  • 2022 – 143,626 miles
  • 2021 – 135,889 miles
  • 2020 – 130,175 miles
  • 2019 – 121,887 miles
  • 2018 – 115,592 miles
  • 2016 – 111,873 miles
  • 2015 – 111,114 miles
  • 2014 – 107,168 miles
  • 2013 – 102,805 miles
  • 2012 – 96,928 miles
  • 2011 – 96,486 miles
  • 2010 – 89,418 miles
  • 2009 – 85,588 miles
  • 2008 – 79,178 miles
  • 2007 – 66,690 miles
  • 2006 – 53,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, these tyres are also wearing thin on edges. 195.70.15C 104/102R.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,532 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,532 miles
    Test number
    954785806200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail157,528 miles (+4,703)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,528 miles
    Test number
    437360528103
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass152,825 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,825 miles
    Test number
    445143168936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,807 miles (+3,732)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,807 miles
    Test number
    127045162257
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass149,075 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,075 miles
    Test number
    888479540298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,626 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,626 miles
    Test number
    318591800319
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, these tyres are also wearing thin on edges. 195.70.15C 104/102R. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail143,621 miles (+7,732)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,621 miles
    Test number
    869392299735
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, these tyres are also wearing thin on edges. 195.70.15C 104/102R. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass135,889 miles (+5,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,889 miles
    Test number
    836057805888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass130,175 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,175 miles
    Test number
    393362014032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,887 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,887 miles
    Test number
    739364142351
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Fail121,885 miles (+6,293)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    437583472030
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  12. Pass115,592 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    822890910007
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Fail115,590 miles (+3,717)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    931907816358
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass111,873 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,873 miles
    Test number
    244044006297
    • AdvisoryFree play from nearside front inner steering tie rod
  15. Pass111,114 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    179158297601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,110 miles (+3,942)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,110 miles
    Test number
    328129784927
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  17. Pass107,168 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    626513454316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,165 miles (+4,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,165 miles
    Test number
    339992254347
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  19. Pass102,805 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,805 miles
    Test number
    308864193237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,928 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    879903722232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear Discs pitted
  21. Fail96,913 miles (+427)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    157879512270
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear Discs pitted
  22. Fail96,486 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    307931971213
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass96,486 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    356211571447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    760886080191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,418 miles (+3,830)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    263096980429
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  26. Pass85,588 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,588 miles
    Test number
    282666879484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,574 miles (+6,396)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    262235079426
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  28. Fail79,178 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    371409878128
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  29. Pass79,178 miles (+12,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    844469778128
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  30. Pass66,690 miles (+13,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    110420187196
    • NoteSpare tyre not on carrierat time of test.
  31. Pass53,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    402340386143
    • NoteNear side mirror glass cracked.

Questions about LL03 GCU

Does LL03 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 GCU is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 GCU?
The MOT on LL03 GCU is valid until 21 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 GCU done?
LL03 GCU was recorded at 157,532 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LL03 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 GCU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 GCU 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 GCU find?
LL03 GCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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