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AD03 PVU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,252 mi
Last recorded168,252 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 168,252 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 168,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 167,242 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 167,232 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 165,909 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 165,902 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 165,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 165,536 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 165,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 164,343 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 164,316 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 158,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 155,142 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 155,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 147,967 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,032 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 141,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 136,536 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 136,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,824 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 132,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 127,277 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 127,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 120,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,757 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front steering tie-rod has noticeable movement at it's innermost mount. Advise that this unit is either adjusted if possible or replaced to avoid premature tyre wear

Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,750 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front steering tie-rod has noticeable movement at it's innermost mount. Advise that this unit is either adjusted if possible or replaced to avoid premature tyre wear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,941 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2008 97,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 82,450 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 82,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 59,400 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 PVU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVU, 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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What year was AD03 PVU registered?

AD03 PVU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AD03 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PVU shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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