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AF03MLJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2461cc
General Information
- Registration AF03MLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expires 16 May 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 164,028 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2027 13 Jun 20268 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 164,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,909 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- No passenger seat at time of test
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Slight oil leak from oil filter
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Chassis to suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Chassis rail to suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Infront of wishbone. Section missing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sill not welded together (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Filler repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil filter leaking
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,106 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides+corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- various bodywork corroded & just ok!
28 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking rack - BADLY (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides+corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- various bodywork corroded & just ok!
28 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,488 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,074 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake application on limit
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,591 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,903 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight damage (5.2.2a)
19 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight damage (5.2.2a)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,750 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,915 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,585 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,940 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,620 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,620 MI
13 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,855 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,497 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,838 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2009 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,909 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,234 MI
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AF03MLJ was registered on 2003-03-04
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