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SY03 UBT

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2003 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2461cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 188,460 miles on the clock, averaging 8,369 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.

MOT & Mileage History for SY03 UBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,369

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,775
Average per year8,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 UBT 38k76k113k151k188k '06'24'16

Check SY03 UBT

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage185,685 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage184,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage180,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage177,732 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage171,397 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,395 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage162,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,250 miles
PASS
Mileage152,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage146,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage138,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage138,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage138,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage137,092 miles
Since last MOT+15,518 miles
PASS
Mileage121,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,574 miles
Since last MOT+23,249 miles
PASS
Mileage98,325 miles
Since last MOT+24,436 miles
PASS
Mileage73,889 miles
Since last MOT+18,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,307 miles
Since last MOT+16,939 miles
PASS
Mileage38,368 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (1990–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Identified Faults

EGR valve carbon buildup

Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 UBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 UBT

What car is SY03 UBT?

SY03 UBT is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 UBT?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 UBT was 188,460 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 UBT passed its MOT?

SY03 UBT has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2024.

Is SY03 UBT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 UBT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY03 UBT?

SY03 UBT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.