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CT03 VAE

2003 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,164 mi
Last recorded266,164 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Multivan124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 266,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 266,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated also touches wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated touches wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 264,335 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed *Possibly requires adjustment* (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 263,287 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 263,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 262,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 261,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 257,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 251,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2017 241,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 228,547 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f brake flexi pipe perishing

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Dec 2015 209,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 201,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 201,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 191,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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CT03 VAE is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 124,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT03 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CT03 VAE is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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