CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX04 FCL

2003 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,658 mi
Last recorded204,658 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 204,658 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis buck (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 204,658 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users buck (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis buck (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 196,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheels shows signs of tuching body but not on test day may of been over loaded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 189,219 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 186,237 miles

stone chip in windscreen n/side

Fail 25 Apr 2015 186,144 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

n/side front tyre worn low and uneven

play in n/side front inner rack joint

stone chip in windscreen n/side

Pass 25 Apr 2014 180,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 174,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight lift in o/s of rack

Fail 3 Dec 2012 174,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight lift in o/s of rack

Pass 30 Nov 2011 157,715 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 157,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,646 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 112,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 847,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 63,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
Full Volkswagen Pick Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX04 FCL is a 2003 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX04 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX04 FCL?

You can check the full history of DX04 FCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX04 FCL registered?

DX04 FCL is a 2003 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DX04 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 FCL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX04 FCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX04 FCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.