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2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
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- Registration AF53WKK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expires 08 Jun 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 207,085 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front shock absorber corroded
- tow bar corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 207,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front shock absorber corroded
- tow bar corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,688 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- tow bar corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front shock absorber corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 206,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- tow bar corroded
- Nearside Front shock corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front shock corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,851 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- tow bar corroded
- offside rear lower outer seal damaged
- both front shocks corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axles (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axles (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both front shocks corroded
- offside rear lower outer seal damaged
- tow bar corroded
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 200,593 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 200,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 196,340 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 196,340 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 191,298 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 191,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 188,815 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,560 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 184,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested engine misfiring and smoking from exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror ornaments (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,528 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 15 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 176,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (2.4.A.3)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,336 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,276 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017 15 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,596 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016 15 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 142,192 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,714 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014 15 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 136,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,274 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 133,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,902 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 126,062 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 123,542 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 15 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 113,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 15 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 113,866 MI
15 Jun 202630 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 102,384 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 74,184 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AF53WKK was registered on 2003-09-12
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