L3AMG - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

MOT: Valid

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The Volkswagen Transporter, often referred to simply as the VW Transporter, is a versatile and enduring commercial vehicle renowned for its reliability and practicality. Manufactured by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a division of the German automaker Volkswagen AG, it has a rich history dating back to its initial release in the mid-20th century. Introduced in 1950, the Transporter has evolved through multiple generations, each enhancing its performance, comfort, and efficiency. Known for its distinctive design and robust build quality, the model offers a range of configurations suitable for both business and leisure use. Core features typically include spacious interiors, adaptable cargo space, and advanced safety options, making it a popular choice across Europe and beyond. Its reputation for durability and versatility continues to make the Volkswagen Transporter a staple in the light commercial vehicle segment.

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Vehicle Overview

Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Model

TRANSPORTER

Colour

Red

Year

2003

First Registered

September 2003

First Used

01 September 2003

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2461 cc

Engine Size

2461 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

0 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

October 01, 2025

Type Approval

Last V5C

24/10/2011

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests

A 2003 Volkswagen Transporter with registration L3AMG, first registered in September 2003, is available. The vehicle is red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. It has a current mileage of 213,262 miles and is taxed. The latest MOT test was conducted on 1 April 2025, with expiry on 9 April 2026, and the MOT remains valid. The vehicle has several advisories, including thinning front brake pads, worn rear brake discs, deteriorated front suspension dust covers, and slight play in some front track rod end ball joints. No serious mechanical issues are reported, but the advisories suggest some wear consistent with the vehicle's age and mileage.

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 01 April 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 213,262 mi

Expires: 09 April 2026

Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Failed - 31 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 213,262 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 2 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Passed - 10 April 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 201,544 mi

Expires: 09 April 2025

Minors: 2 Advisories: 4

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failed - 02 April 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 201,540 mi

Major: 4 Minors: 2 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed - 06 April 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 187,180 mi

Expires: 05 April 2024

Minors: 1 Advisories: 4

Failed - 04 April 2023 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 187,172 mi

Dangerous: 4 Major: 5 Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Major Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Major Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated shaft worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory steering rack pipes rusty
Advisory Nearside Rear trye cracking

Failed - 16 March 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 186,502 mi

Major: 6 Minors: 3 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Major Central Brake cable damaged frayed in two places (1.1.15 (a))

Minor Defects:

Minor Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed - 29 September 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 166,903 mi

Expires: 26 October 2022

Minors: 2 Advisories: 7

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Failed - 29 September 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 166,902 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 2 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed - 27 October 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 166,189 mi

Expires: 26 October 2021

Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Failed - 19 October 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 166,180 mi

Major: 5 Minors: 3 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed - 16 September 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 161,202 mi

Expires: 15 September 2020

Minors: 2 Advisories: 3

Failed - 16 September 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 161,202 mi

Major: 3 Minors: 2 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Major Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Major Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passed - 24 October 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 153,786 mi

Expires: 23 October 2019

Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed - 29 September 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 141,403 mi

Expires: 23 October 2018

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak
Advisory Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory near side front tyre has damage to inside sidewall
Advisory off side rear tyre has damage to out side sidewall

Passed - 24 October 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,542 mi

Expires: 23 October 2017

Advisories: 3

Passed - 23 October 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,453 mi

Expires: 22 October 2016

Advisories: 4

Failed - 23 October 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,453 mi

Advisories: 4

Passed - 23 October 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 119,339 mi

Expires: 22 October 2015

Advisories: 1

Passed - 17 October 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 111,571 mi

Expires: 16 October 2014

Failed - 14 October 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 111,560 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 1

Passed - 02 October 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 101,296 mi

Expires: 01 October 2013

Advisories: 1

Failed - 27 September 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 101,249 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Major Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 21 September 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 91,814 mi

Expires: 20 September 2012

Failed - 06 September 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 91,594 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Front An item not tested (Manual)
Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passed - 21 January 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 73,152 mi

Expires: 20 January 2011

Passed - 28 August 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 56,441 mi

Expires: 12 September 2009

Failed - 27 August 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 56,441 mi

Major: 3

Passed - 11 September 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 43,784 mi

Expires: 12 September 2008

Failed - 10 September 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 43,784 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 2

Passed - 13 September 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 33,558 mi

Expires: 12 September 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for L3AMG?

The MOT expires on 09 April 2026.

What is the tax status of L3AMG?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2025.

What are the specifications of L3AMG?

This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 2461cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of L3AMG?

This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.