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2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

239,008 mi
Last recorded239,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 PJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 239,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 235,488 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 235,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 227,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 220,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 214,092 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and may require changing soon

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 207,615 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition and may require changing soon

Pass 25 Jun 2019 196,269 miles

Central Rear Exhaust sections in poor condition and may require changing soon

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 196,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust sections in poor condition and may require changing soon

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 186,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 186,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 181,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 168,889 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 168,884 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 159,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,469 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 145,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 131,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 131,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,406 miles

Coolant leak

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,360 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,698 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,160 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 76,154 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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50 PJD is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 50 PJD, 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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50 PJD is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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