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AD03 RGU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,915 mi
Last recorded163,915 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 163,915 miles

Front Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear both airbag suspension assisters inoperative

Rear reduced braking effort recorded across axle

Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,999 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 130,996 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe section holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body work damage.

Offside Front Outer brake pad shim insecure.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,636 miles

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

brake fluid poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2018 103,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

brake fluid poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,129 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/R Tyre has a split to inner side wall.

Offside Headlamp has condensation in it.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,513 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,490 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken Away

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,490 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken Away

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,967 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,055 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,055 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,755 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 35,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,678 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 RGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RGU, 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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AD03 RGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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