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8587 VW

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,532 mi
Last recorded209,532 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8587 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 209,532 miles

Nearside Front steering arm

Pass 13 May 2024 204,992 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 204,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 200,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 195,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 191,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 191,328 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 187,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 182,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Scuffed due to tyre contact. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 176,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 161,505 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 161,505 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelights (both) (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 152,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 134,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 127,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,193 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 64,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,554 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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8587 VW is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 8587 VW, 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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8587 VW is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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