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AE03 SRX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,388 mi
Last recorded218,388 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 SRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 218,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 211,285 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 211,285 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot pinholed

Offside Rear brake caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 16 Jan 2018 195,680 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETEROTED

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 195,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETEROTED

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 180,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Jan 2017 180,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

glow plug light on

Pass 25 Jan 2016 170,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 170,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 1957015 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 2056515 (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 163,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 155,482 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing edges and slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Feb 2014 155,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2013 150,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 144,892 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 144,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

towing electrics no stop or fog.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 138,171 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 138,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 130,883 miles

Front number plate close to limits

Front pads o/s/f 3 to 6000 miles approx .

Slight play front wheels RACK .

Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,927 miles

Front number plate border line limits .

Slight play n/s and o/s/f wheels RACK .

Pass 13 Feb 2008 115,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 115,299 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 70,136 miles

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

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

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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AE03 SRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AE03 SRX, 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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AE03 SRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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