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AD52 YHA

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,119 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth SPLIT /METAL VISABLE. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front DOOR SAFTEY STRAP BROKEN.

Fail 5 Jan 2026 74,119 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth SPLIT /METAL VISABLE. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front DOOR SAFTEY STRAP BROKEN.

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,620 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 73,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,516 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 72,514 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroded and cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,513 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jan 2020 66,512 miles

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

Power steering inoperative drive belt u/s (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

park prake cable spring broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,394 miles

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

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

covers over testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

covers over testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

covers over testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,120 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,847 miles

front discs slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,285 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 50,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,986 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,427 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 YHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHA, 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 AD52 YHA registered?

AD52 YHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is AD52 YHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YHA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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