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AD03 PLV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 166,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill/sliding door shut

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 166,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill/sliding door shut

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 159,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 159,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (attached to suspension arm) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 157,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 157,460 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 152,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 152,400 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack end excessive movement (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 147,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 147,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 143,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill slight corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2021 143,253 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 141,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,817 miles

Front Wipers smears

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel buckled

Fail 12 Apr 2018 138,814 miles

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

Front Wipers smears

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel buckled

Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 131,989 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 131,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 127,219 miles

All four tyres old & perishing 2008 yom

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2014 127,219 miles

All four tyres old & perishing 2008 yom

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 121,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 121,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 114,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 109,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot check pads cant see front and rear

pitted rear discs

Fail 29 Jun 2010 109,597 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot check pads cant see front and rear

pitted rear discs

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,058 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 97,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,023 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 72,023 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 51,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,808 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 PLV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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