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AD03 RVK

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,283 mi
Last recorded143,283 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 143,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 142,557 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 142,555 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 142,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. Brake hoses covered with grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to offside sill. Below front step.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. 50%. Rear of camper van has been gutted, no weight in rear. Load sensing valve closed.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 142,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. Brake hoses covered with grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to offside sill. Below front step.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,906 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 140,903 miles

Brake cable damaged Main parking brake cable corroded/frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 140,278 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%.

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. 50%.

Fail 4 Sep 2021 140,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%.

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. 50%.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,172 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Corrosion along outer sills.

Damage to offside rear lamp units.

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 133,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 133,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,013 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 125,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 114,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 101,455 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,579 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 91,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 51,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,793 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 RVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

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

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