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AC03 LWK

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 116,458 miles

both front and rear arches corroded

both side sills slightly corroded

underbody corroison

Pass 10 May 2024 115,944 miles

underbody corrosions

Pass 14 Mar 2023 113,304 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 113,304 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,708 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 112,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 111,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,921 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,600 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 108,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,847 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 94,411 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 LWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AC03 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

AC03 LWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is AC03 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 LWK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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