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AD03 PVX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,605 mi
Last recorded195,605 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 195,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 188,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tailgate/ boot does not open from outside

Fail 6 May 2025 188,605 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tailgate/ boot does not open from outside

Pass 7 May 2024 179,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 May 2024 179,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2022 168,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 159,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 158,978 miles

Nearside Front brake hose detoriated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose detoriated

Pass 15 Jul 2017 158,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 157,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 154,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 147,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 147,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 134,187 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,495 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 105,491 miles

Nearside Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,400 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 PVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is AD03 PVX safe to buy?

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