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AD03 RRZ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Turquoise Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

168,130 mi
Last recorded168,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 168,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 160,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 157,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 151,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 151,582 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,188 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 147,184 miles

Indicator switch inoperative Offside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 140,994 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2019 140,994 miles

Brake cable damaged Main park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 138,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 138,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 133,117 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,893 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 128,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65R15C Michelin (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 118,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 103,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both lower front swivel joints boots split

tow bar electrics not working

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,021 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both lower front swivel joints boots split

tow bar electrics not working

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,194 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front lower swivel gaiter split.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,841 miles

Front lower swivel joint dust covers are split.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 92,828 miles

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

front suspension lower swivel gaiters split.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 83,754 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 83,754 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,358 miles

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

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

advise noise from cv joints only when driving van on full lock

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,358 miles

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

advise noise from cv joints only when driving van on full lock

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,167 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 RRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Turquoise with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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

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