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BU03 ODM

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,250 mi
Last recorded118,250 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ODM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,250 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 118,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 105,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 94,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,941 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,490 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,320 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,471 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 55,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BU03 ODM is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU03 ODM, 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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BU03 ODM is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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