VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER OU53RTX has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,111 miles 6 months ago on Monday 30th March 2026 at 09:49.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 11th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

OU53RTX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH APRIL 2027140,111 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 202511TH APRIL 2026129,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED1ST APRIL 2025129,343 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202411TH APRIL 2025121,214 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 2024121,213 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH MARCH 20239TH MARCH 2024112,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20223RD MARCH 2023106,878 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 2022106,878 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH APRIL 202115TH APRIL 2022101,832 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JUNE 201917TH DECEMBER 202099,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH MAY 20188TH MAY 201996,603 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED2ND MAY 20171ST MAY 201894,477 MI
FAILED26TH APRIL 201794,471 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201514TH DECEMBER 201690,459 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 201419TH MAY 201586,255 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20133RD APRIL 201480,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201215TH FEBRUARY 201375,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 201275,152 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  9. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201111TH FEBRUARY 201268,110 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201011TH FEBRUARY 201153,778 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 201053,777 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED23RD JULY 200922ND JULY 201051,548 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 200822ND JULY 200943,553 MI
FAILED9TH JULY 200732,128 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
PASSED9TH JULY 200717TH JULY 200832,128 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 200617TH JULY 200723,190 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU53RTX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

OU53RTX MOT Comments

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OU53RTX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,111 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,092 miles

OU53RTX FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration OU53RTX was manufactured on Tuesday 30th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 140,111 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,092 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU53RTX has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 22 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does OU53RTX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 OU53RTX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU53RTX Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 OU53RTX does have Tax. Read more

When does OU53RTX Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU53RTX will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does OU53RTX MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU53RTX will expire in 7 months on Sunday 11th April 2027. Read more

When did OU53RTX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU53RTX was on Monday 30th March 2026 at 09:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU53RTX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for OU53RTX we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has OU53RTX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for OU53RTX we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is OU53RTX?

OU53RTX is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has OU53RTX done?

The odometer reading for OU53RTX at the last MOT in March 2026 was 140,111 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,092 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU53RTX?

The vehicle OU53RTX was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 30th September 2003. Read more

What colour is OU53RTX?

The official colour of OU53RTX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does OU53RTX have?

OU53RTX has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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