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AD03 RBZ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,756 mi
Last recorded149,756 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 149,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 146,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 145,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 144,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 142,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 142,262 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 132,928 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 119,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,965 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 103,965 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near side rear disc corrosion

off side rear disc corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,583 miles

both front tyres wearing to inside edges

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,782 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,782 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 60,302 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 60,302 miles

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

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 RBZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

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

Is AD03 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 RBZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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