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AD03 PKE

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

325,746 mi
Last recorded325,746 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 325,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 310,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 297,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 280,343 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 280,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 265,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 265,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 250,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2020 237,279 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 237,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 222,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 206,081 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 206,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush frontmost bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 191,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2016 174,926 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 167,753 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 167,753 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 148,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 123,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,230 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 110,230 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advice both steering tie rod ends have slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,665 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,705 miles

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)

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 PKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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