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AE03 SVJ

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

215,919 mi
Last recorded215,919 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 215,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 215,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2025 214,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface and underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2023 211,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 210,145 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 210,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 207,580 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 207,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 207,133 miles

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

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 207,133 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Cable Snapped (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 206,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 205,091 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 205,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 203,788 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 203,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 201,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 201,738 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 195,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 154,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 183,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 172,065 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 172,059 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 162,761 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,599 miles

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

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

offside inner door handle missing cable tie attatch to open

Pass 7 Feb 2011 153,599 miles

offside inner door handle missing cable tie attatch to open

Pass 8 Feb 2010 143,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 132,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2009 132,923 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 122,032 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 100,291 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 SVJ 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 63.3%.

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

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