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AD03 RAX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,821 mi
Last recorded179,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 179,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 176,064 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 175,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 163,006 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 159,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 159,672 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 149,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 139,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 139,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 128,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 121,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 108,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 80,648 miles

front brake balance close to maximum limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

spare tyre flat

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 RAX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

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

Is AD03 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 RAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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