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AD03 PYW

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

182,502 mi
Last recorded182,502 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 182,502 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 182,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 181,690 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 181,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 181,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 179,549 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 177,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 174,795 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 174,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose mud guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 169,605 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 169,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 156,979 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 156,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,947 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 147,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,760 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 136,760 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,733 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,379 miles

Front silencer has eshaust cement, suspect a small hole. However, not blowing

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

handbrake cable insecure and return spring broken

nearside suspension helper collapsed

offside outter washer jet blocked

Fail 8 Apr 2011 78,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake cable insecure and return spring broken

nearside suspension helper collapsed

offside outter washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,288 miles

Handbrake return spring @ compensator broken.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,389 miles

0FF SIDE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT IN/OP

Pass 16 May 2006 29,917 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 PYW is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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