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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR03 DENMOT history

LR03 DEN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 249,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LR03 DEN red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
249,424 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 DEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 DEN was last recorded at 249,424 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,405 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
9,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,424 miles
  • 2025 – 244,211 miles
  • 2024 – 239,981 miles
  • 2023 – 233,034 miles
  • 2022 – 230,381 miles
  • 2021 – 225,264 miles
  • 2020 – 212,392 miles
  • 2019 – 197,581 miles
  • 2018 – 180,171 miles
  • 2017 – 166,909 miles
  • 2015 – 152,759 miles
  • 2014 – 148,794 miles
  • 2013 – 136,624 miles
  • 2012 – 125,585 miles
  • 2011 – 116,926 miles
  • 2010 – 99,967 miles
  • 2009 – 85,790 miles
  • 2008 – 82,024 miles
  • 2007 – 71,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,424 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (235/45/17w)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner shaft boot split losing grease /oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge close to cords(235/45/17w)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,424 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    249,424 miles
    Test number
    843059390463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail249,405 miles (+5,194)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,405 miles
    Test number
    692157938266
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass244,211 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    244,211 miles
    Test number
    106071181263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass239,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    239,981 miles
    Test number
    213594635828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail239,981 miles (+6,947)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,981 miles
    Test number
    562028247844
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard egr blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass233,034 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    233,034 miles
    Test number
    880965482046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass230,381 miles (+5,117)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    230,381 miles
    Test number
    632821331425
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsf intermittent (flicker ) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  8. Pass225,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    225,264 miles
    Test number
    914135898831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (235/45/17w) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner shaft boot split losing grease /oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge close to cords(235/45/17w) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReg lights working (flicker )

  9. Fail225,264 miles (+12,872)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,264 miles
    Test number
    505969927628
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split losing grease/oil (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (235/45/17w) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner shaft boot split losing grease /oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge close to cords(235/45/17w) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReg lights working (flicker )

  10. Pass212,392 miles2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    212,392 miles
    Test number
    287644647008
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe between the flexi hoses on the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective badly cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields slightly insecure

  11. Fail212,392 miles (+14,811)2 dangerous3 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,392 miles
    Test number
    739331894229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe between the flexi hoses on the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective badly cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields slightly insecure

  12. Pass197,581 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    197,581 miles
    Test number
    628738567404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail197,564 miles (+17,393)3 dangerous13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,564 miles
    Test number
    364914188035
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure not attached (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass180,171 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,171 miles
    Test number
    754160075061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail180,169 miles (+13,260)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,169 miles
    Test number
    155254744326
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass166,909 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    166,909 miles
    Test number
    466608463717
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Fail165,923 miles (+13,164)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,923 miles
    Test number
    707451645605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass152,759 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,759 miles
    Test number
    183964787980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass148,794 miles (+12,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    148,794 miles
    Test number
    278594864337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,624 miles (+11,039)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    836582063391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,585 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,585 miles
    Test number
    335475342350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,926 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,926 miles
    Test number
    468931851339
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail116,845 miles (+16,878)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    477978941392
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass99,967 miles (+14,177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    801469140386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,790 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    400578549370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,024 miles (+10,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,024 miles
    Test number
    741595128220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    953271647244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 DEN

Does LR03 DEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 DEN is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 DEN?
The MOT on LR03 DEN is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 DEN done?
LR03 DEN was recorded at 249,424 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 9,529 miles a year.
Has LR03 DEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 DEN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 DEN 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 LR03 DEN find?
LR03 DEN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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