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155 SO

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration155 SO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,810 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,861 miles

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

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

all brake discs have light surface rust vehicle been stood

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all brake discs have light surface rust vehicle been stood

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 49,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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155 SO is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 155 SO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 155 SO registered?

155 SO is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is 155 SO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 155 SO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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