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107 LUO

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

251,572 mi
Last recorded251,572 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration107 LUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 251,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 251,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 248,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper reinforcement and rear body showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses from suspension arm to body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear service brake readings lower than expected

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions requirements only just met

Fail 2 Jul 2024 248,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper reinforcement and rear body showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses from suspension arm to body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions requirements only just met

Pass 21 Jun 2023 244,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper reinforcement and rear body showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 244,357 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper reinforcement and rear body showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 239,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 239,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 232,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 229,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 224,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Fail 23 Jul 2019 224,523 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 216,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 11 Jul 2018 216,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 209,096 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 200,863 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r shock cover deteriorated

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jul 2016 200,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r shock cover deteriorated

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2015 192,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 192,033 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 184,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded on joint and leaking slightly

n/s/f lower ball joint has a very slight leak of grease.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 184,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded on joint and leaking slightly

n/s/f lower ball joint has a very slight leak of grease.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 176,459 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 176,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 168,333 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 168,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 159,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s & n/s wiper blades split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 159,952 miles

o/s & n/s wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 150,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 150,310 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 140,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 140,511 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 138,382 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,080 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 114,821 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 83,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 83,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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107 LUO is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 107 LUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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107 LUO is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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