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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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
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
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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
offside inner door handle missing cable tie attatch to open
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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
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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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