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AF53GVE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF53GVE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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136 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 227,601 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 225,560 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- PAS operation noisey
- O/s wiper
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 225,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted O/s and n/s front caliper retaining clips in correctly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s wiper
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- PAS operation noisey
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 224,381 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear suspension arms corroded
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Brake sensor wire damaged
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
19 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 224,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 222,050 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 219,008 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021 16 Jun 202617 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 216,652 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020 16 Jun 202617 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 216,652 MI
16 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 213,782 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019 16 Jun 20269 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 213,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 204,739 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018 16 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 204,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)
- coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 193,255 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- engine oil leak,not excessive.
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 193,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- engine oil leak,not excessive.
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 180,783 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 180,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 166,457 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 159,317 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 159,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 150,624 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 150,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 138,321 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 138,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,830 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011 16 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 109,305 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
13 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 102,817 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
13 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,817 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
14 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,250 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2008 16 Jun 202614 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 72,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
11 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,148 MI
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AF53GVE was registered on 2003-12-01
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