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AD03 RJZ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,182 mi
Last recorded169,182 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 169,182 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to return.

Glow plug light flashing indicating fault.

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

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

Primary hand brake cable outer coating deteriorated.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 169,122 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Drivers seatbelt slow to return.

Glow plug light flashing indicating fault.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Primary hand brake cable outer coating deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 163,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch and brake peddal rubbers starting to wear

Fail 23 Mar 2011 163,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch and brake peddal rubbers starting to wear

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,468 miles

engine oil warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2009 136,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil warning light on

Pass 20 May 2008 113,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 91,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack to front screen outside swept area

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,815 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 RJZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

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

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