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2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
General Information
- Registration AM03XAY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expires 02 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 226,015 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 226,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 222,369 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 222,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 218,994 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 218,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both to subframe (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 215,191 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 213,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, over 30 cm away from prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, and from load sense valve to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule going to caliper and at rear arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule going to caliper and at rear arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 211,351 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 211,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 206,752 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
6 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 206,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 204,586 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 204,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Central Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front main h brake cable (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak various suspect engine oil leaks ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipies showing signs of slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
14 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 200,137 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 200,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil leak engine ()
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,972 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017 13 Jun 202612 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 195,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 189,511 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,142 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 175,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 161,260 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 161,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 143,307 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 124,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,685 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,798 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 13 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,346 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,171 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,308 MI
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AM03XAY was registered on 2003-08-21
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