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AC03 HVY

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,942 mi
Last recorded99,942 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge. ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 99,936 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords As marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge. ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,698 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,164 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,399 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,705 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,714 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 46,608 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 35,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front wipers slow to clear

o/s/r tyre in poor condition and close to legal limit

Fail 7 May 2013 35,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres poor condition and close to legal limit

brake pad warning light on

front wipers slow to clear

Pass 11 May 2012 32,638 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and down to 3mm,

Brake pad warning light coming on intermittently,

Fail 10 May 2012 32,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are perishing and down to 3mm,

Brake pad warning light coming on intermittently,

Pass 17 May 2011 29,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,898 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 19,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 18,122 miles

Nearside sliding door dosen't close correctly.

Fail 14 May 2008 18,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre tearing up on outer edge.

Nearside sliding door dosen't close correctly.

Pass 21 May 2007 14,966 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 12,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 10 May 2006 12,208 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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AC03 HVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 HVY, 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 AC03 HVY registered?

AC03 HVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is AC03 HVY safe to buy?

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