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AD03 RTU

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

181,191 mi
Last recorded181,191 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 181,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 179,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 176,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 173,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 171,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 169,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 166,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 165,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 163,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 161,742 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbed inboard and out

Pass 17 Jun 2015 159,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,917 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre scrub inboard

Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,150 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 153,475 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack n/s, but serviceable.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 115,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 115,921 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,428 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,472 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 RTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 RTU registered?

AD03 RTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is AD03 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 RTU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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