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AD03 RPV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

183,850 mi
Last recorded183,850 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 183,850 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s inner discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s & o/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 177,397 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 177,345 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 173,445 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 173,441 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 170,872 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 166,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 163,225 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 163,185 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 160,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 156,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 152,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 149,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 138,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 132,180 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear to inside edges of o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,549 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 116,519 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,686 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 108,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,696 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 101,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 101,576 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,014 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 69,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate figure "p" slightly dis figuring

front wiper smeering o/s/f

o/s/r aig bag was low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,569 miles

advise rear air bags air pressure look low

Fail 13 Apr 2006 55,569 miles

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

advise rear air bags air pressure look low

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 RPV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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