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AD03 PPF

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

259,220 mi
Last recorded259,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 259,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pad wear light is on

Pas pipes are corroded

Slight oil leak from both steering rack boots

Fail 27 Jul 2026 259,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded link rod (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded Link rod (1.1.15 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pad wear light is on

Pas pipes are corroded

Slight oil leak from both steering rack boots

Pass 11 Aug 2025 256,118 miles

Both handbrake link rods are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pad wear light is on

Pas pipes are corroded

Slight oil leak from both steering rack boots

Fail 11 Aug 2025 256,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake link rods are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pad wear light is on

Pas pipes are corroded

Slight oil leak from both steering rack boots

Pass 9 Aug 2024 249,265 miles

Both steering rack boots are leaking oil

Exhaust is corroded

Handbrake cable link rods are coroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pad wear light on dash

Steering rack bushes are perished

Fail 8 Aug 2024 249,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both steering rack boots are leaking oil

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust is corroded

Handbrake cable link rods are coroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Caliper lever not on its stop

Pad wear light on dash

Steering rack bushes are perished

Pass 1 Aug 2023 241,321 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 241,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 235,580 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 235,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 231,060 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 231,057 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 229,858 miles

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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 229,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 221,112 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 221,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 214,679 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 214,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

heat shield loose on tank

Pass 13 Dec 2017 204,597 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 190,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Right front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 190,114 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Right front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 177,039 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 166,099 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 154,654 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 154,387 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 144,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2011 124,266 miles

air 'helper' spring fully deflated but does have clearence between axle and body.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air 'helper' spring fully deflated but does have clearence between axle and body.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 101,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 80,708 miles

advice n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and low on tread

Pass 10 May 2006 55,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 55,495 miles

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

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

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

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 PPF 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 61.1%.

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

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