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AD03 RFJ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,481 mi
Last recorded145,481 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 145,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 145,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 139,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on pads ok

Fail 12 Jan 2023 139,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning on pads ok

Pass 15 Jan 2022 133,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear light on, pads not worn

Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,014 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 129,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,557 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,473 miles

Front brake pads getting low and discs corroded

Roof rack tied on

Fail 16 Feb 2017 111,471 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Sliding (6.2.B.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Crack in exhaust tail pipe

Front brake pads low

Roof rack tied on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 101,956 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2014 94,734 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,734 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,984 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,684 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,361 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,800 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 78,425 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in offside of steering rack (internal)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,425 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack (internal)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,482 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,576 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 RFJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

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

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