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AD03 RCY

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,277 mi
Last recorded251,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 251,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 247,827 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 241,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 241,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 237,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 233,619 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 233,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 230,919 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 230,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 227,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 227,714 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 220,774 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 212,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 212,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 204,480 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 199,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 199,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 191,417 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 191,310 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 181,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 171,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 153,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 153,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,759 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 140,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 104,564 miles

advice o/s/r top side light inoprative

Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,407 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 RCY is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

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

Is AD03 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 RCY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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