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AD03 RKE

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

278,751 mi
Last recorded278,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 278,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 278,740 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 273,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 273,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 267,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 262,487 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 250,577 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 250,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 236,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 221,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 208,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 202,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 202,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 184,869 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 184,857 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no. plate has some slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 179,697 miles

front exhaust pipe starting to blow at mounting point.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 167,879 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 167,876 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2010 153,479 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 153,407 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front bumper mount insecure under wheel arch

Pass 22 May 2009 132,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 114,995 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 84,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,942 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 RKE is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

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

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