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AD03 PXT

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

278,244 mi
Last recorded278,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 278,244 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 271,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 265,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 259,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 254,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 248,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 243,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 237,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 230,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 228,395 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 227,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 221,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 214,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 207,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 206,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 206,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 188,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 161,174 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 161,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 125,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 103,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 62,299 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 PXT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

AD03 PXT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is AD03 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PXT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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