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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system loose, but secure
Front Wipers smeary
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body, inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust system loose, but secure
Front Wipers smeary
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body, inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer end of sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and worn , advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Swivel of seat has considerable play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear of suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber and mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and adversely worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump area dripping whilst engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded and worn , advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Swivel of seat has considerable play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear of suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber and mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and adversely worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill holed under sliding door
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but dose not effect usage
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear number plate light lens lose
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill holed under sliding door
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but dose not effect usage
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear number plate light lens lose
strong smell of diesel no sign of a leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both started to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both adversely worn (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes heavily wax oiled
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable and return spring broken (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken and white light showing (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low pointing at floor (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both started to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both adversely worn (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes heavily wax oiled
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is fractured and holed in various places (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broke in the middle (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ball joint dust covers on front suspension are deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AD03 PVF is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2003.
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