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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LM03 SZYMOT history

LM03 SZY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LM03 SZY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,536 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 SZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 SZY was last recorded at 172,536 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,419 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
6,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,536 miles
  • 2025 – 171,419 miles
  • 2023 – 170,416 miles
  • 2022 – 168,851 miles
  • 2021 – 167,439 miles
  • 2020 – 165,879 miles
  • 2019 – 164,548 miles
  • 2018 – 163,121 miles
  • 2017 – 160,367 miles
  • 2016 – 154,108 miles
  • 2015 – 144,710 miles
  • 2014 – 136,645 miles
  • 2013 – 129,587 miles
  • 2012 – 127,187 miles
  • 2011 – 122,023 miles
  • 2010 – 116,080 miles
  • 2009 – 99,408 miles
  • 2008 – 81,779 miles
  • 2007 – 59,780 miles
  • 2006 – 46,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,536 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,536 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,536 miles
    Test number
    638991136323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,419 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,419 miles
    Test number
    111650920894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,416 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,416 miles
    Test number
    125898212581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,851 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,851 miles
    Test number
    235438806517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,439 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,439 miles
    Test number
    429036687490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass165,879 miles (+1,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,879 miles
    Test number
    787112066149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass164,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164,548 miles
    Test number
    113837889150
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail164,548 miles (+1,427)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,548 miles
    Test number
    124601366122
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass163,121 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,121 miles
    Test number
    275188600241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexible hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail163,121 miles (+2,754)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,121 miles
    Test number
    126577861470
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexible hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass160,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,367 miles
    Test number
    103074798320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail160,367 miles (+6,259)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,367 miles
    Test number
    575240289202
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass154,108 miles (+9,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    154,108 miles
    Test number
    703060200257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass144,710 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,710 miles
    Test number
    677886525222
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play steering rack bushes

  15. Fail144,710 miles (+8,065)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,710 miles
    Test number
    645696625227
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play steering rack bushes

  16. Pass136,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,645 miles
    Test number
    257686024231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,645 miles (+7,058)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,645 miles
    Test number
    306696024400
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass129,587 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    288477523297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,187 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    497700212246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,023 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    725400401227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,080 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    784655590140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail116,035 miles (+16,627)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    353564690115
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass99,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    243401889133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail99,408 miles (+17,629)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    451681889194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass81,779 miles (+21,999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    203252968463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,780 miles (+13,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    880030767100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    324441366133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about LM03 SZY

Does LM03 SZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 SZY is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 SZY?
The MOT on LM03 SZY is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 SZY done?
LM03 SZY was recorded at 172,536 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
Has LM03 SZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 SZY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LM03 SZY 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 LM03 SZY find?
LM03 SZY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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