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AD03 PXX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,410 mi
Last recorded169,410 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 169,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 166,539 miles

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 3 Aug 2023 164,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 162,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 159,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 159,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 157,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,851 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 155,851 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 151,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 147,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 144,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 139,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,030 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 134,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,382 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,286 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2009 123,118 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 123,118 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 122,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 122,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension lower joint gaiters split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,982 miles

Driver Door Handle inside brocken but can be opened

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,414 miles

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

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 PXX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

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

Is AD03 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PXX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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