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AD52 BXA

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

245,252 mi
Last recorded245,252 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 245,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side on rear lower arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded- not affecting structural strength or seat belt anchorage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 245,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side on rear lower arms (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded- not affecting structural strength or seat belt anchorage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 231,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn looks shorter than other side.exhaust box in the way of better look.investigation required. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 220,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure after subframe

Pass 4 Oct 2021 210,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe corroded away and part missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 193,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 193,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 180,342 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 168,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 159,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 147,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,585 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 122,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 118,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,971 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,665 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,775 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 53,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 53,250 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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AD52 BXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD52 BXA, 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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AD52 BXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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