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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))
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))
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))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear delaminated (0.1 (b))
nearside front wing damaged
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
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Nearside sliding door lower outer sill is corroded
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) ()
slight play in front inner steering joints
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wipper blades noisy
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
ADVISE O/S front body has damage NO sharp edges
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
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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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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