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AD03 PYL

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

295,618 mi
Last recorded295,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 295,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 292,204 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 292,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 282,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 278,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 271,663 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 263,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 263,987 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 250,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 250,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 237,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 237,381 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 225,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 209,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 189,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 179,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 165,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 164,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 153,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 140,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 120,746 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 120,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 95,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 73,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2006 73,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pad warning lamp light on dash

x1 high level stoplamp bulb inoperitive

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 PYL is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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