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VW03 GAV

2003 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,988 mi
Last recorded11,988 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW03 GAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 11,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 11,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 11,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 10,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of transmission oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seatbelts not fitted as factory standard

Pass 28 Jun 2021 10,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 9,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 8,701 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 8,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 7,654 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 7,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 7,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 6,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 5,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 2,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 980 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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VW03 GAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW03 GAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW03 GAV registered?

VW03 GAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VW03 GAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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