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AD03 RHK

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

302,826 mi
Last recorded302,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 302,826 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 302,818 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 302,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting in various structual and non structual areas

Pass 15 Apr 2025 300,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 300,789 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears from brake valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door plus runner corroded (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 290,857 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside sliding door sill

Fail 10 Apr 2024 290,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion nearside sliding door sill

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 281,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 281,761 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

noise from steering column

Pass 7 Dec 2021 273,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear arches and rear ends of body sills corroding

wipers leaves smears on screen

Fail 7 Dec 2021 273,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt refitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear arches and rear ends of body sills corroding

wipers leaves smears on screen

Pass 10 Dec 2020 262,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose twisted

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

hand brake lever rubs on osf seat frame---non genuine--

Pass 23 May 2019 247,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 234,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hand brake return spring broken

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 234,559 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hand brake return spring broken

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 221,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 221,354 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 207,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 189,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 176,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 155,492 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 135,903 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends worn but not enough to fail a mot test!!!

Fail 5 Sep 2011 135,903 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends worn but not enough to fail a mot test!!!

Pass 14 Sep 2010 121,446 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear disc badly pitted require replacing at next pad change . Front disc corroded slightly may need replacing at next pad change.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 111,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 80,722 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,270 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,270 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RHK is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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