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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR03 YSEMOT history

LR03 YSE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LR03 YSE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,710 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YSE
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
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YSE was last recorded at 146,710 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,499 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,710 miles
  • 2025 – 146,499 miles
  • 2024 – 145,149 miles
  • 2023 – 143,659 miles
  • 2022 – 142,259 miles
  • 2021 – 139,436 miles
  • 2020 – 137,841 miles
  • 2018 – 137,006 miles
  • 2017 – 134,560 miles
  • 2016 – 131,753 miles
  • 2014 – 117,865 miles
  • 2013 – 105,572 miles
  • 2012 – 95,884 miles
  • 2011 – 87,853 miles
  • 2010 – 78,726 miles
  • 2009 – 68,946 miles
  • 2008 – 58,940 miles
  • 2007 – 46,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,710 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,710 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,710 miles
    Test number
    247314126729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass146,499 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,499 miles
    Test number
    718436524662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,149 miles (+1,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,149 miles
    Test number
    969811157142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,659 miles (+1,400)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,659 miles
    Test number
    524273974652
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Brake sensor wire (4.11 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,259 miles (+2,823)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,259 miles
    Test number
    169557617515
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,436 miles (+1,595)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,436 miles
    Test number
    379875152043
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass137,841 miles (+835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,841 miles
    Test number
    373600059458
    • AdvisoryFront suspension sitting low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,006 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,006 miles
    Test number
    906629375641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,560 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,560 miles
    Test number
    671883998591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail134,556 miles (+2,803)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,556 miles
    Test number
    579071952483
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass131,753 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    627034865195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output holed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  12. Fail131,749 miles (+1,336)1 dangerous11 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,749 miles
    Test number
    468957014932
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted rubbing on drive shaft (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working all (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output holed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  13. Pass130,413 miles (+12,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,413 miles
    Test number
    781271875789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,865 miles (+12,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    286707974260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front door mirror slightly cracked

  15. Pass105,572 miles (+9,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,572 miles
    Test number
    288419013196
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass95,884 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,884 miles
    Test number
    436487482019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,853 miles (+9,127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    187522781047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,726 miles (+9,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    174437890067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,946 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    760079799086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,940 miles (+12,546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    392266898070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    310101467034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass46,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    521011667003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YSE

Does LR03 YSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 YSE is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YSE?
The MOT on LR03 YSE is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 YSE done?
LR03 YSE was recorded at 146,710 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has LR03 YSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YSE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LR03 YSE 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 YSE find?
LR03 YSE passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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