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AE03 SUH

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,765 mi
Last recorded141,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,765 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill starting to rust

Fail 18 May 2026 141,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 141,171 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 124,553 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2016 121,115 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 121,115 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 117,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 117,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 107,621 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 107,621 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 101,441 miles

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

condensation to o/s/r lamp

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 May 2012 101,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

condensation to o/s/r lamp

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,076 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,076 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 May 2010 89,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 89,798 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,256 miles

modifyed rear springs fitted & osr not sitting squarely on top seat

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

modifyed rear springs fitted & osr not sitting squarely on top seat

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 68,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 68,445 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,434 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,880 miles

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 SUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE03 SUH, 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 SUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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