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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR03 YRNMOT history

LR03 YRN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LR03 YRN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,821 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YRN
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 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YRN was last recorded at 149,821 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,904 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,917 miles
Average per year
5,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,821 miles
  • 2025 – 145,904 miles
  • 2024 – 140,989 miles
  • 2023 – 136,426 miles
  • 2022 – 132,461 miles
  • 2021 – 129,347 miles
  • 2020 – 126,710 miles
  • 2019 – 120,982 miles
  • 2018 – 115,728 miles
  • 2017 – 108,483 miles
  • 2016 – 101,443 miles
  • 2015 – 94,380 miles
  • 2014 – 87,986 miles
  • 2013 – 79,854 miles
  • 2012 – 72,797 miles
  • 2011 – 65,847 miles
  • 2010 – 58,721 miles
  • 2009 – 52,180 miles
  • 2008 – 45,850 miles
  • 2007 – 38,465 miles
  • 2006 – 33,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,821 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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)

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,821 miles (+3,917)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,821 miles
    Test number
    929149403373
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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)

  2. Pass145,904 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,904 miles
    Test number
    389655161035
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass140,989 miles (+4,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,989 miles
    Test number
    827270513038
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor to sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass136,426 miles (+3,965)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,426 miles
    Test number
    597523817359
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass132,461 miles (+3,114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,461 miles
    Test number
    151114490624
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair All (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass129,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,347 miles
    Test number
    227454460622
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail129,347 miles (+2,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,347 miles
    Test number
    844584570461
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass126,710 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,710 miles
    Test number
    924639791088
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack bush's perished

  9. Fail126,709 miles (+5,727)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    223120737652
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack bush's perished

  10. Pass120,982 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,982 miles
    Test number
    468340030356
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail120,983 miles (+5,255)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    535168377238
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass115,728 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    466385092173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing inner arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail115,725 miles (+7,242)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    456199668473
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing inner arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass108,483 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    348510080861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail108,482 miles (+7,039)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,482 miles
    Test number
    184062240953
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass101,443 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,443 miles
    Test number
    153322280543
    • AdvisoryFront rack joints slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brakes only just met requirements

  17. Pass94,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    655923935001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,373 miles (+6,387)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    267073735093
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass87,986 miles (+8,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    836932124044
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass79,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    165259923495
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn insidr edge

  21. Fail79,854 miles (+7,057)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    167589823432
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads appear worn

  22. Pass72,797 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    268786622041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,847 miles (+7,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    657308121036
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass58,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    160878010427
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail58,721 miles (+6,541)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    412448010091
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass52,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    311578729061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail52,180 miles (+6,330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    952008329075
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass45,850 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    634168328016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,465 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    830766037062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,014 miles
    Test number
    524507886090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YRN

Does LR03 YRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 YRN is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YRN?
The MOT on LR03 YRN is valid until 4 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 YRN done?
LR03 YRN was recorded at 149,821 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,890 miles a year.
Has LR03 YRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YRN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 YRN 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 YRN find?
LR03 YRN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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