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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR03 YRUMOT history

LR03 YRU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LR03 YRU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,288 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YRU was last recorded at 174,288 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,398 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,890 miles
Average per year
6,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,288 miles
  • 2025 – 169,398 miles
  • 2024 – 163,698 miles
  • 2023 – 155,717 miles
  • 2022 – 147,605 miles
  • 2021 – 140,295 miles
  • 2020 – 136,902 miles
  • 2019 – 133,941 miles
  • 2017 – 131,295 miles
  • 2016 – 127,173 miles
  • 2015 – 120,512 miles
  • 2014 – 113,467 miles
  • 2013 – 101,485 miles
  • 2012 – 91,940 miles
  • 2011 – 83,700 miles
  • 2010 – 73,079 miles
  • 2008 – 67,359 miles
  • 2007 – 55,083 miles
  • 2006 – 39,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front suspension low ,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear suspension low .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,288 miles (+4,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,288 miles
    Test number
    405353420466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass169,398 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,398 miles
    Test number
    678454955872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail169,395 miles (+5,697)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,395 miles
    Test number
    515398276486
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole where hanger should be (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass163,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,698 miles
    Test number
    119539077143
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low ,
    • AdvisoryRear suspension low .
  5. Fail163,698 miles (+7,981)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,698 miles
    Test number
    112496280542
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable insecure cable broken . (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low ,
    • AdvisoryRear suspension low .
  6. Pass155,717 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,717 miles
    Test number
    481116622838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail155,715 miles (+8,110)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,715 miles
    Test number
    560035409529
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass147,605 miles (+7,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,605 miles
    Test number
    138658643592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass140,295 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,295 miles
    Test number
    103198714701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,902 miles (+2,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    827297846775
    • 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))
  11. Pass133,941 miles (+2,646)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,941 miles
    Test number
    482294942000
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass131,295 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    653896337505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass127,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,173 miles
    Test number
    903253564478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Fail127,169 miles (+6,657)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,169 miles
    Test number
    105774349109
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass120,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,512 miles
    Test number
    713631216758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Fail120,512 miles (+7,045)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,512 miles
    Test number
    555248695272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass113,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,467 miles
    Test number
    227435894226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Fail113,467 miles (+4,414)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,467 miles
    Test number
    287094794297
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass109,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    605888634071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,053 miles (+7,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    859448234047
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass101,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,485 miles
    Test number
    197198233041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,485 miles (+9,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,485 miles
    Test number
    975798333006
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  23. Pass91,940 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,940 miles
    Test number
    129028932424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,700 miles (+10,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    656909131028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,079 miles (+5,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    910246330008
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass67,359 miles (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,359 miles
    Test number
    602714468334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,083 miles (+15,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    923554577274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,756 miles
    Test number
    273844646288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YRU

Does LR03 YRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 YRU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YRU?
The MOT on LR03 YRU is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 YRU done?
LR03 YRU was recorded at 174,288 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,946 miles a year.
Has LR03 YRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YRU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 YRU 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 YRU find?
LR03 YRU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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