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AE03 SUY

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,612 mi
Last recorded183,612 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 183,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 183,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 180,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 178,507 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear delaminated (0.1 (b))

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2024 178,507 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring in drivers footwell area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear delaminated (0.1 (b))

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2023 176,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 176,137 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 171,396 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 171,392 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned damaged and insecure (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 168,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 168,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 164,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,895 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,368 miles

Nearside sliding door lower outer sill is corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 149,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 149,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 142,563 miles

slight play in front inner steering joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 134,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,044 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 119,044 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 104,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,756 miles

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

front wipper blades noisy

Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front wipper blades noisy

Pass 12 May 2011 92,277 miles

ADVISE O/S front body has damage NO sharp edges

Fail 11 May 2011 92,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE O/S front body has damage NO sharp edges

Pass 17 May 2010 77,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,198 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,198 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,504 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 38,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,040 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,040 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 SUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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