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AD03 RJV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,267 mi
Last recorded156,267 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 156,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 143,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,151 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 132,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 132,898 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Unable to turn hazard lamps off (or on if position reversed) as switch insecure and collapsed into dash. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone/hub balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to nearside outer sill within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone/hub balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perished and likely to burst. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to holes to nearside outer sill 15" away from nearside front seat and seat belt lower anchorage point.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards edges and outer sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tail lamp lens split.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure from top mounting.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge and outer sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,885 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs rusty and slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,459 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,742 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 117,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play on inner steering arms

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 101,727 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,203 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,786 miles

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

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

both rear suspension air bellows not inflated

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 35,498 miles

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

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 RJV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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