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AD03 RUH

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 145,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 145,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 145,535 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 145,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,094 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 136,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 133,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 126,530 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 126,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 113,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 106,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 100,121 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 100,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 91,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,586 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 84,579 miles

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

nearside front non obliatory mirror damaged, not affecting view to the rear

Pass 29 May 2012 78,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,268 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 72,109 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 19 May 2010 64,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,273 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 RUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

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

Is AD03 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 RUH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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