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AD03 PXK

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,135 mi
Last recorded234,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 234,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 231,902 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 227,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 221,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 218,167 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2021 213,559 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 207,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 201,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 195,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 190,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 190,153 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all remove seats or fit belts (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 186,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 182,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 178,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 167,319 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

slight marks to front number plate

Fail 28 May 2013 167,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

slight marks to front number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2012 147,332 miles

both sides front cv boots deterioated

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2012 147,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides front cv boots deterioated

brake pad warning light on

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2011 128,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 128,164 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 105,495 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 105,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 85,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust pipe heavily cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,086 miles

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

front exhaust pipe heavily cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,503 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 53,167 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 PXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 PXK registered?

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

Is AD03 PXK safe to buy?

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