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AL03 OWE

2012 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 126,217 miles on the clock, averaging 8,074 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for injector wiring loom and connectors (under rocker cover). Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).

MOT & Mileage History for AL03 OWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,074

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,549
Average per year8,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AL03 OWE 40k61k83k105k126k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage119,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage112,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage104,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,868 miles
PASS
Mileage97,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage90,107 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage80,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage76,632 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage67,470 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,469 miles
Since last MOT+13,307 miles
PASS
Mileage54,162 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage54,032 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,031 miles
Since last MOT+14,336 miles
PASS
Mileage39,695 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)

Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).

Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)

Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).

ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)

Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).

Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)

Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).

Injector wiring loom and connectors (under rocker cover)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAL — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AL03 OWE

What car is AL03 OWE?

AL03 OWE is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AL03 OWE?

The last recorded mileage for AL03 OWE was 126,217 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AL03 OWE passed its MOT?

AL03 OWE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is AL03 OWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL03 OWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AL03 OWE?

AL03 OWE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.