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AD03 POU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

229,976 mi
Last recorded229,976 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 229,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 226,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 221,994 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 218,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 215,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 210,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 205,951 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 205,913 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 197,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 190,169 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 188,205 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 180,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 180,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 172,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 165,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 156,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 146,656 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

part of high-level stop light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2011 135,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in steering rack

tow bar out of line

Pass 4 Mar 2011 135,576 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in steering rack

tow bar out of line

Fail 1 Mar 2010 127,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

offside outer drive-shaft boot slight leak

part of high-level stop light not working

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2010 127,501 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

offside outer drive-shaft boot slight leak

part of high-level stop light not working

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2009 119,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

part of high-level stop-light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2009 119,173 miles

part of high-level stop-light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,304 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,688 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front inner wheel rim slight damage

slight damage nearside front outer wheel rim

slight play steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2006 66,688 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front inner wheel rim slight damage

slight damage nearside front outer wheel rim

slight play steering rack

wiper blades starting to deteriate

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 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 POU, 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 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 POU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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