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581 BBB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration581 BBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper support panel corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 133,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper support panel corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,271 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, under sliding door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,468 miles

Metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged scuffing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged scuffing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scuffing to inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,469 miles

brake wear ind light on

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 115,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 113,998 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 113,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 108,942 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both pipes on rack underside, (2.3.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked, (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear advise rear park brake cable corrosion,

front anti roll bar bushes packed with insulation tape no excessive play at time of test,

Fail 18 May 2016 108,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both pipes on rack underside, (2.3.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked, (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear advise rear park brake cable corrosion,

front anti roll bar bushes packed with insulation tape no excessive play at time of test,

Pass 15 May 2015 105,565 miles

Exhaust slight corroded & blow

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,980 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,867 miles

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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581 BBB 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 81.8%.

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 581 BBB, 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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581 BBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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