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A7 VWT

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 110,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,811 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 94,890 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 Dec 2018 90,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 87,369 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 85,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,103 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,590 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 75,589 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,166 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,638 miles

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

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

discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,430 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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A7 VWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 VWT, 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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What year was A7 VWT registered?

A7 VWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is A7 VWT safe to buy?

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