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AD03 RAU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

263,936 mi
Last recorded263,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 263,936 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 263,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 261,113 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 261,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 249,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 249,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 239,946 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 239,864 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 239,630 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 227,468 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 223,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 219,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 216,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 168,228 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 168,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 142,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 113,354 miles

exhaust front pipe cracked by mounting bracket

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

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 RAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RAU, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 RAU?

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What year was AD03 RAU registered?

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

Is AD03 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 RAU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD03 RAU have outstanding finance?

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