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AD03 RVJ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,635 mi
Last recorded181,635 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 181,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 181,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 178,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 178,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 177,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 177,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 174,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 174,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 171,077 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake cables corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 171,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 169,618 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 169,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 167,406 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 167,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,227 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

rear bumper carrier and tow bar corroded

steering rack mounting bushes split/deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 164,227 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

rear bumper carrier and tow bar corroded

steering rack mounting bushes split/deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2017 161,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 155,172 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear silencer slightly deteriorated around weld

Fail 17 Mar 2016 155,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear silencer slightly deteriorated around weld

Pass 2 Apr 2015 148,609 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 148,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,935 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 134,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 127,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 115,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,454 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 106,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,387 miles

air bag on n/s rear susp down

o/s top roving light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,545 miles

rear brake pads getting 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 RVJ 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 62.5%.

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

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