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AE03 SUX

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,435 mi
Last recorded172,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 172,435 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 172,435 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind n/s rear

Pass 12 Jul 2013 151,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 151,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,745 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 118,833 miles

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

Nearside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

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

Offside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2011 118,833 miles

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

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

Nearside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

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

Offside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 May 2010 103,388 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 91,553 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack near side

Pass 20 May 2008 82,800 miles

both rear suspension bellows deflated

front brake discs lipped

offside wiper blade slightly split

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,058 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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 SUX is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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