Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T48 ULLMOT history
T48 ULL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 217,918 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T48 ULL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T48 ULL was last recorded at 217,918 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 216,157 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,761 miles
- Average per year
- 9,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,918 miles
- 2024 – 216,157 miles
- 2023 – 214,492 miles
- 2022 – 212,714 miles
- 2021 – 208,523 miles
- 2020 – 204,174 miles
- 2019 – 200,015 miles
- 2018 – 193,701 miles
- 2017 – 186,126 miles
- 2016 – 175,642 miles
- 2015 – 166,214 miles
- 2014 – 156,794 miles
- 2013 – 148,255 miles
- 2012 – 133,701 miles
- 2011 – 116,847 miles
- 2010 – 93,819 miles
- 2009 – 77,153 miles
- 2008 – 65,325 miles
- 2007 – 50,740 miles
- 2006 – 36,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2019–2021
Towbar component slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 217,918 miles
- Test number
- 448545578862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,918 miles (+1,761)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,918 miles
- Test number
- 259690761753
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass216,157 miles (+1,665)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 216,157 miles
- Test number
- 982514019065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,492 miles (+1,778)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 214,492 miles
- Test number
- 189614742336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,714 miles (+4,191)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 212,714 miles
- Test number
- 499846932174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,523 miles (+4,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 208,523 miles
- Test number
- 402034973211
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass204,174 miles (+4,159)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 204,174 miles
- Test number
- 105683929715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,015 miles (+37)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 200,015 miles
- Test number
- 739317760960
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside sill panel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail199,978 miles (+6,277)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,978 miles
- Test number
- 372033402440
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill has damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,701 miles (+7,575)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 193,701 miles
- Test number
- 438499746848
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass186,126 miles (+10,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 186,126 miles
- Test number
- 156919355493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass175,642 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 175,642 miles
- Test number
- 290776987335
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in tie rod
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail175,642 miles (+9,428)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,642 miles
- Test number
- 846266260134
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in tie rod
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass166,214 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 166,214 miles
- Test number
- 865687935290
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Fail166,213 miles (+9,419)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,213 miles
- Test number
- 327371435423
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass156,794 miles (+8,539)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 156,794 miles
- Test number
- 939308434263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass148,255 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 148,255 miles
- Test number
- 617532493161
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail148,253 miles (+14,552)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,253 miles
- Test number
- 456191893107
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass133,701 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 133,701 miles
- Test number
- 435606892047
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail133,696 miles (+16,849)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,696 miles
- Test number
- 865646992030
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass116,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,847 miles
- Test number
- 417738171032
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail116,847 miles (+23,028)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,847 miles
- Test number
- 597908271080
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,819 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 93,819 miles
- Test number
- 120217890408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail93,819 miles (+16,666)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,819 miles
- Test number
- 481227590015
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,153 miles (+11,828)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 77,153 miles
- Test number
- 934395479078
- 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)
- NoteSome damage to o/s/r tyre side wall
Pass65,325 miles (+14,585)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 65,325 miles
- Test number
- 493389098007
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteOffside rear tyre wall damaged
Pass50,740 miles (+14,283)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,740 miles
- Test number
- 152379977475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,457 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,457 miles
- Test number
- 203339186045
- NoteBoth rear tyres and offside front tyre slight perishing between side-wall and tread.
Questions about T48 ULL
- Does T48 ULL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 ULL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T48 ULL?
- The MOT on T48 ULL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T48 ULL done?
- T48 ULL was recorded at 217,918 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,227 miles a year.
- Has T48 ULL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T48 ULL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T48 ULL 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 T48 ULL find?
- T48 ULL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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