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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR03 ZPJMOT history

LR03 ZPJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 192,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR03 ZPJ blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
192,170 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZPJ
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
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZPJ was last recorded at 192,170 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,155 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,170 miles
  • 2025 – 183,686 miles
  • 2023 – 180,806 miles
  • 2021 – 178,443 miles
  • 2020 – 177,018 miles
  • 2019 – 175,308 miles
  • 2018 – 163,011 miles
  • 2017 – 154,915 miles
  • 2016 – 139,671 miles
  • 2015 – 128,131 miles
  • 2014 – 122,541 miles
  • 2013 – 113,668 miles
  • 2012 – 104,074 miles
  • 2011 – 96,532 miles
  • 2010 – 85,979 miles
  • 2009 – 73,922 miles
  • 2008 – 62,699 miles
  • 2007 – 53,614 miles
  • 2006 – 42,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,170 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,170 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    192,170 miles
    Test number
    411062673251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,155 miles (+8,469)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,155 miles
    Test number
    768839058640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass183,686 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    843350999958
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,806 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,806 miles
    Test number
    671424968238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes wearing

  5. Fail180,803 miles (+2,360)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,803 miles
    Test number
    645248661752
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes wearing

  6. Pass178,443 miles (+1,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,443 miles
    Test number
    324997707590
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The pipe leaving the front box is split. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back panel heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass177,018 miles (+1,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,018 miles
    Test number
    924701843561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded but not structural

  8. Pass175,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,308 miles
    Test number
    298587646627
    • AdvisoryRear PANEL CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL

  9. Fail175,308 miles (+12,297)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,308 miles
    Test number
    726422892420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear PANEL CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTURAL

  10. Pass163,011 miles (+8,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    163,011 miles
    Test number
    123153149812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,915 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,915 miles
    Test number
    438729018253
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail154,757 miles (+15,086)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,757 miles
    Test number
    547928967168
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights kick the wrong way (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass139,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,671 miles
    Test number
    164091160488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,671 miles (+11,540)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,671 miles
    Test number
    754990770028
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryAll front roll bar bushes have slight play in

  15. Pass128,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    661815627774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,131 miles (+5,590)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    671116925710
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass122,541 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,541 miles
    Test number
    957713484022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,516 miles (+8,848)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,516 miles
    Test number
    157171084459
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass113,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    755065173029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,668 miles (+9,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    826865173079
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Fail104,074 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    127737672013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass104,074 miles (+7,542)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    488667572089
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass96,532 miles (+10,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,532 miles
    Test number
    458821971054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,979 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,979 miles
    Test number
    611489680045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail85,975 miles (+12,053)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    543306980091
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail73,922 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,922 miles
    Test number
    564348279073
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass73,922 miles (+11,223)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,922 miles
    Test number
    801318279061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,699 miles
    Test number
    562408078084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,699 miles (+9,085)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,699 miles
    Test number
    711458178000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass53,614 miles (+11,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    980966277048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    503948486038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZPJ

Does LR03 ZPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZPJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZPJ?
The MOT on LR03 ZPJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZPJ done?
LR03 ZPJ was recorded at 192,170 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZPJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZPJ 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 ZPJ find?
LR03 ZPJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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