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AD03 PUK

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

204,906 mi
Last recorded204,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 204,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 200,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 198,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 195,899 miles

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2022 193,012 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2021 189,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 185,761 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 185,759 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 179,266 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow

Pass 30 Apr 2018 176,320 miles

front discs are worn

n/s/f tyres has some damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2018 176,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

front discs are worn

n/s/f tyres has some damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2017 171,321 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 164,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 31 Mar 2016 164,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2015 161,442 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 153,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2014 153,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,444 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2013 144,444 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2012 137,591 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 137,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 133,064 miles

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

Front wheels are diffrent size and type to rear wheels

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

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

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

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

Slight play o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 16 Feb 2011 133,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front wheels are diffrent size and type to rear wheels

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

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

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

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

Slight play o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 121,966 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 102,437 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,578 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 PUK is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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