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AD03 DXL

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 149,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 148,582 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 148,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 144,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 138,625 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 138,625 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 134,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,720 miles

blue smoking

Fail 30 Sep 2017 120,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

blue smoking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,613 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 112,613 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,560 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,302 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 66,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 50,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,545 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,347 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 DXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AD03 DXL, 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 AD03 DXL registered?

AD03 DXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DXL shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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