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AD03 PZT

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

214,768 mi
Last recorded214,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 214,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 214,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 207,801 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 207,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 203,355 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 203,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 200,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2023 200,613 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 196,408 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sliding door step slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 190,987 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Upper ball joint gater slightly deteriated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 187,056 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front lower ball joint gater slightly deteriated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 187,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front lower ball joint gater slightly deteriated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 182,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 182,403 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill section lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 177,556 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear air bellows disconnected

Fail 25 May 2018 177,556 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower gaiter on bottom ball joint split but not letting dirt in

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear air bellows disconnected

Pass 23 May 2017 170,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Surface rust to nearside and offside inner and outer sills and rear floor area

Pass 20 Jun 2016 163,626 miles

Both rear wheel arches and sill area has surface rust

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 156,821 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2014 151,955 miles

both front tyres showing wear

Pass 11 Jun 2013 146,920 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 146,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 133,858 miles

Rear discs & pads showing wear.

Fail 24 May 2011 133,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear discs & pads showing wear.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,502 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 122,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 102,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 86,678 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has tear on tread

Fail 15 May 2008 86,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has tear on tread

Pass 21 May 2007 69,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,283 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 PZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

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

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