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AD03 PZR

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

198,312 mi
Last recorded198,312 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 PZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 198,312 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 198,302 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 190,365 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 183,617 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 175,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 168,878 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 168,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,903 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 156,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 149,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,354 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 142,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,977 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 114,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 103,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,495 miles

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

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

grease around offside cv gaiter

Fail 22 Feb 2008 78,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

grease around offside outer cv gaiter

Pass 2 May 2007 59,425 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 59,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,612 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,612 miles

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

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 PZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

AD03 PZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is AD03 PZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 PZR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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