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AD03 PZV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,729 mi
Last recorded61,729 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,408 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 60,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,489 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 58,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,812 miles

Nearside Rear helper air bag spring collapsed

Nearside Rear tyre 2011

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 2011

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,273 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,827 miles

Some corrosion on front exhaust section

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 51,823 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure Fixing clip broken (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery/Alternator light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM. 205/65/15 C (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Slight

Parking brake return spring broken

Some corrosion on front exhaust section

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,464 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,649 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,371 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,942 miles

near side track rod slight play in rack

Fail 20 Oct 2011 19,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 12,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 PZV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

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

Is AD03 PZV safe to buy?

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