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A24 ACA

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,247 mi
Last recorded48,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 ACA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,247 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 47,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 45,165 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,438 miles

very rusty under body parts and chassis.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 43,133 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,580 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

high level stop light inop

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,053 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

rear exhaust hanger rubber broken

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,698 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Rear brake pads 80% worn (recommend removal of wheels to inspect inner pad)

Rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 30,420 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,420 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 23,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,483 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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A24 ACA is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A24 ACA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 ACA registered?

A24 ACA is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is A24 ACA safe to buy?

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