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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at limit valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limit valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
hole in o/side rear panel
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at door runner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to calipar (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
glow plug light flashing
hole in o/side rear panel
glow plug light on dash
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
glow plug light on dash
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
glow plug light stays on
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
offside front inner track rod play
rear brake discs corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
glow plug light stays on
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
offside front inner track rod play
rear brake discs corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre punctured
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F CV boot weaping grease
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Beacon sidelights not working
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F CV boot weaping grease
O/S beacon brake light not working
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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AD03 PWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2003.
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