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AD03 PLJ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

275,524 mi
Last recorded275,524 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 275,524 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear compensator corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 272,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 270,560 miles

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 270,560 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 268,188 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Adv both front hub bearings slightly noisey........... (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear outer sill corroded........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 267,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 267,364 miles

Horn not working Horn inop....... (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Lamp insecure...... (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed and corroded......... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed and corroded........ (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly split in treads .......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre splitting badly in treads ...... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Adv both front flexi hoses getting poor condition.......... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres getting worn and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Adv slight leak from offside front outer c,v boot..........

Pass 2 Nov 2021 263,455 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle........

Fail 1 Nov 2021 263,454 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed and corroded......... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill holed and corroded....... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lamp inop..... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All stop lamps not working faulting......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle........

Pass 6 Nov 2020 258,553 miles

Adv corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both rear tyres worn low to limits........ (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 258,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sills holed and corroded....... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on caliper.......... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi ........ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear flexi hoses corroded......... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All 4 metal brake pipes corroded to compensator......... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Faulting possible switch .......... (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Adv corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both rear tyres worn low to limits........ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 254,378 miles

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

corrosion to arches and sills

Fail 6 Nov 2019 254,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to arches and sills

Pass 8 Nov 2018 248,195 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle......

Fail 7 Nov 2018 248,195 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Very poor condition..... (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly worn on inner face...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Worn at inner joint....... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2x rear flexi brake hoses poor condition...... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear metal brake pipes poor condition..... (1.1.11 (c))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle......

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 239,618 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 239,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 230,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 222,543 miles

both inner steering rack joints have play

both rear suspension bellow type dampers not correctly seated.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 222,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two leaking points (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

both inner steering rack joints have play

both rear suspension bellow type dampers not correctly seated.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 214,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 214,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 206,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 197,015 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 197,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 186,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 186,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 176,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 167,480 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 167,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 96,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 156,841 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 115,830 miles

front number plate stained

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,854 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 79,854 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 PLJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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