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2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,558 mi
Last recorded178,558 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 178,558 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 177,177 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 177,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking from injector area on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 175,124 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 173,450 miles

Both front seats fitted with swivel bases

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

N/S Park brake operating lever not returning, semi seized

Nearside inner sill panel corroded

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 173,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both front seats fitted with swivel bases

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

N/S Park brake operating lever not returning, semi seized

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

Nearside inner sill panel corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 171,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking and front box slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 170,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge[bald ]

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 168,037 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 168,037 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 166,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 165,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 163,553 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 160,658 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 160,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 159,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 156,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 153,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 149,055 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 149,044 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 143,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 136,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 114,007 miles

2 stone chips to w/screen

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges & on 2.mm

slight play steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2007 114,007 miles

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

2 stone chips w/screen

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges & on 2mm

slight play steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,851 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 SUV is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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