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AD03 PJV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

256,142 mi
Last recorded256,142 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 256,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 256,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 237,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 237,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 220,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 220,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 208,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 201,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 201,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 196,318 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded injector pipes ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 196,310 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded injector pipes ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 196,072 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 196,069 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 194,970 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 194,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 193,118 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 193,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 191,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 191,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 188,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 183,065 miles

N/S Steering rack/arm worn

N/S/R Footbrake performance down slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2014 183,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

N/S Steering rack/arm worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 178,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 178,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 173,093 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 10 Jun 2011 166,363 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 166,360 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 161,479 miles

Nearside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Fail 16 Jun 2010 161,479 miles

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

Nearside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 149,932 miles

outer plastic sheeths on handbrake cables cracking

slight wear rear brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2009 149,909 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 139,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 111,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,956 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 PJV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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