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AD53 UBZ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

301,509 mi
Last recorded301,509 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 301,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

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 5 Sep 2024 298,165 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 298,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 279,167 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 279,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 25 Jan 2022 265,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 248,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 231,374 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 231,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 216,474 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 216,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 208,932 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Jun 2017 208,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jun 2016 202,071 miles

Both exhaust box outer skins corroded

Rear both tyres mishaped

Fail 2 Jun 2016 202,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both exhaust box outer skins corroded

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

Rear both tyres mishaped

Pass 4 Jun 2015 193,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake pads worn

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2015 193,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake pads worn

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 180,730 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake flexis cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2014 180,730 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake flexis cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 161,358 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2013 161,358 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2012 143,941 miles

exhaust box centre and rear outer skins corroded

slight play in rear engine mounting

stone chips to screen

Fail 19 Apr 2012 143,941 miles

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

exhaust box centre and rear outer skins corroded

slight play in rear engine mounting

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 123,939 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,472 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and have small cuts across tread

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

o/s/r inner pad appears to be worn thin

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,143 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,195 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 36,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

power steering reservoir level low

spare wheel not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,337 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

handbrake return spring insecure

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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AD53 UBZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AD53 UBZ, 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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AD53 UBZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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