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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,459 cc

LR03 VPDMOT history

LR03 VPD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LR03 VPD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,063 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VPD was last recorded at 137,063 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,063 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,063 miles
  • 2025 – 135,921 miles
  • 2024 – 135,434 miles
  • 2023 – 133,557 miles
  • 2022 – 130,386 miles
  • 2021 – 126,636 miles
  • 2020 – 119,915 miles
  • 2019 – 115,788 miles
  • 2017 – 110,952 miles
  • 2016 – 103,271 miles
  • 2015 – 96,926 miles
  • 2014 – 91,022 miles
  • 2013 – 87,366 miles
  • 2012 – 81,358 miles
  • 2011 – 75,516 miles
  • 2010 – 70,011 miles
  • 2009 – 64,397 miles
  • 2008 – 56,606 miles
  • 2007 – 46,692 miles
  • 2006 – 32,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,063 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting + Tow Eye (6.1.6 (i) (i))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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,063 miles
    Test number
    370434660997
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting + Tow Eye (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail137,063 miles (+1,142)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,063 miles
    Test number
    961981226738
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting + Tow Eye (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass135,921 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,921 miles
    Test number
    612801794956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail135,915 miles (+481)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,915 miles
    Test number
    155523980015
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass135,434 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,434 miles
    Test number
    897180861987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    179044745317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,557 miles (+3,171)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    719670078298
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass130,386 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,386 miles
    Test number
    164620087484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,636 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    949303729051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    694890614478
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail119,915 miles (+4,127)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    875097184089
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,788 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    277620037068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,952 miles (+7,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    911046655234
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  14. Pass103,271 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    269965794810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    556162810255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail96,926 miles (+5,904)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    528351559313
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,022 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    838792964255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass87,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,366 miles
    Test number
    819926073214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail87,364 miles (+6,006)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    189426973285
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass81,358 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,358 miles
    Test number
    565590872274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    516842241250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,514 miles (+5,503)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    547122841215
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass70,011 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    244473840220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,009 miles (+5,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    150188430228
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass64,397 miles (+7,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    390027919433
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass56,606 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    363339718454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,692 miles (+14,367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    310760327416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,325 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    754065896055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust bracket starting to break from exhaust catalyst pipe but not blowing at time of test

Questions about LR03 VPD

Does LR03 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 VPD is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VPD?
The MOT on LR03 VPD is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 VPD done?
LR03 VPD was recorded at 137,063 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,180 miles a year.
Has LR03 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VPD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 VPD 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 VPD find?
LR03 VPD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting + tow eye.

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