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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR03 YPEMOT history

LR03 YPE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LR03 YPE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,790 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YPE was last recorded at 173,790 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,470 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,320 miles
Average per year
7,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,790 miles
  • 2025 – 168,470 miles
  • 2024 – 161,310 miles
  • 2022 – 149,744 miles
  • 2021 – 142,012 miles
  • 2020 – 135,374 miles
  • 2019 – 130,488 miles
  • 2018 – 124,407 miles
  • 2017 – 116,948 miles
  • 2016 – 108,914 miles
  • 2015 – 103,637 miles
  • 2014 – 98,117 miles
  • 2013 – 79,589 miles
  • 2012 – 72,645 miles
  • 2011 – 64,644 miles
  • 2010 – 57,920 miles
  • 2009 – 46,227 miles
  • 2008 – 33,707 miles
  • 2007 – 23,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, mounting (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective loose, rusty and slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,790 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,790 miles
    Test number
    484717901168
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail173,790 miles (+5,320)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,790 miles
    Test number
    142023654393
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass168,470 miles (+5)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,470 miles
    Test number
    203705055474
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective loose, rusty and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail168,465 miles (+7,155)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,465 miles
    Test number
    392927745019
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective loose, rusty and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass161,310 miles (+11,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,310 miles
    Test number
    451420832957
    • AdvisoryFront Outer CV boots, both sides small hole/slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,744 miles (+7,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,744 miles
    Test number
    677166833087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass142,012 miles (+6,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    214352008124
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass135,374 miles (+4,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,374 miles
    Test number
    447548119995
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    427946819619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,487 miles (+6,080)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,487 miles
    Test number
    411459265416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,407 miles (+7,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    144571561655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass116,948 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    126050748764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,914 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    981567392206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,637 miles
    Test number
    397123485192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,637 miles (+5,520)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,637 miles
    Test number
    127413385169
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass98,117 miles (+18,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,117 miles
    Test number
    956559384154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass79,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    479229723173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail79,589 miles (+6,944)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    498479523144
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass72,645 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,645 miles
    Test number
    285229922427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,644 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    268800931180
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,644 miles (+6,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    479950331120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail57,920 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,920 miles
    Test number
    270639270136
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass57,920 miles (+11,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,920 miles
    Test number
    661529070183
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass46,227 miles (+12,520)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    240186959181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass33,707 miles (+10,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,707 miles
    Test number
    654228658017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,318 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    193004847048
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass23,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    720864747085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YPE

Does LR03 YPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 YPE is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YPE?
The MOT on LR03 YPE is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 YPE done?
LR03 YPE was recorded at 173,790 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,930 miles a year.
Has LR03 YPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YPE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 YPE 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 YPE find?
LR03 YPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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