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AE03 SSV

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,427 mi
Last recorded213,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 SSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 213,427 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 208,968 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 208,963 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 205,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 198,691 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 198,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 193,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 193,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 189,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 184,911 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 180,524 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 180,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 172,732 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2016 172,731 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 161,335 miles

corrosion on rear discs

handbrake return spring broken

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 161,335 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

handbrake return spring broken

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 147,439 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,391 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2013 132,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake valve arm tight

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,522 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,522 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,969 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 106,969 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,597 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 101,596 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,199 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,193 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,569 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,569 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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 SSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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