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AD03 RSU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

167,286 mi
Last recorded167,286 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 167,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 160,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 154,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 151,114 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 145,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,128 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 143,127 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened AND DISTORTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened AND DISTORTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,915 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,795 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 134,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle REAR SEATS AND BELTS NOT CHECKED NO ACCESS (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET NOT ATTACHED TO RUBBER (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AND PLAY IN RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 9 Mar 2017 130,147 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,089 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 126,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear disc;s n/s/front tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,491 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 64,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,728 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 RSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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