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AD03 PZB

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,914 mi
Last recorded122,914 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 122,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 113,573 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,467 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

underside wax oiled restricting full visual inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,014 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess and starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

underside sprayed with black wax restricting full visual inspection of suspension and brake parts

Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,014 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess and starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying in folded away position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

underside sprayed with black wax restricting full visual inspection of suspension and brake parts

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside wax oiled

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,671 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside wax oiled

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,326 miles

nearside front track rod end play

offside and nearside front brake flexy hoses perishing and deteriated

vehicle underside all undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,892 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,785 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,232 miles

o/s mirror damaged ok for mot purpose

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 76,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 62,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,711 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 PZB is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

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

Is AD03 PZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PZB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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