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AE03 STX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

194,617 mi
Last recorded194,617 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 STX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 194,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 194,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 191,596 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 191,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 187,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 185,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 185,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 182,142 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 182,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 183,061 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 182,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 181,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion arches and sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear slight wheel bind

brake heat shields corroded

glow plug light illuminated on the dashboard

oil leak

prescribed areas corroded

underneath has been under-sealed

Fail 27 May 2016 181,846 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working non of the stop lamps work (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion arches and sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake heat shields corroded

glow plug light illuminated on the dashboard

oil leak

prescribed areas corroded

underneath has been under-sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2015 180,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no smoke detected on test

Fail 21 Apr 2015 180,400 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no smoke detected on test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 175,289 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no smoke detected

Fail 8 Apr 2014 175,283 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no smoke detected

Fail 10 Apr 2013 168,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 168,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 160,332 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut on n/s outer side wall front

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2012 160,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut on n/s outer side wall front

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2011 142,584 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 114,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 89,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,445 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 76,445 miles

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

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

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 STX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 STX, 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 STX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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