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AD03 PPX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,221 mi
Last recorded188,221 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 188,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 181,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 171,729 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 171,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 167,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 167,089 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 155,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside steering arm joint as slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,459 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 136,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 126,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 119,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 113,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 109,176 miles

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,955 miles

Front number plate water damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,683 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 82,810 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 64,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,491 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 PPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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