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AD03 DXC

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 147,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 140,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 136,306 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 136,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 136,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 128,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some play in the o/s track rod end ball joint

the exhaust has a slight leak

the front anti roll bar bushes are worn

the o/s inner door handle is broken

the o/s/r tyre is worn close to the legal limit and has several deep cuts

the rear brake pads are quite worn

the track rod end and lower suspension ball joint dust covers are very deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 118,169 miles

all tyres worn and deteriorated

the track rod end ball joint dust covers are very deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2014 118,169 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all tyres worn and deteriorated

the track rod end ball joint dust covers are very deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 108,870 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 108,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

spare tyre bald

Pass 10 May 2012 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre bald

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,599 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,645 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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AD03 DXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 DXC, 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 AD03 DXC registered?

AD03 DXC is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AD03 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DXC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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