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AD03 PKY

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 155,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 149,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 143,094 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade has split but still clears windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2011 127,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 124,607 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2011 124,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front and offside front headlamp glass damaged,not affecting beam image

Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front and offside front headlamp glass damaged,not affecting beam image

Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 82,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 82,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 64,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 64,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 62,231 miles

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

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

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

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 PKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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