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AD03 BLJ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 135,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,284 miles

general Underbody Corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 132,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,536 miles

Front brake hoses fouling on wheel on full lock

Fail 2 Mar 2022 124,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake hoses fouling on wheel on full lock

Pass 6 Mar 2021 123,674 miles

Off side front wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2019 123,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section and rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 119,805 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section and rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,581 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 108,295 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 102,855 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2014 102,855 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 90,661 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 90,661 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 83,396 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 83,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 66,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 66,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,538 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 55,889 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 46,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,283 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 36,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD03 BLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AD03 BLJ, 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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AD03 BLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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