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AD03 PUH

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,856 mi
Last recorded193,856 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 193,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 192,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 190,474 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 181,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 175,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 167,083 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 166,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 136,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 136,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,581 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 116,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 109,847 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,968 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 PUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD03 PUH?

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What year was AD03 PUH registered?

AD03 PUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AD03 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PUH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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