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2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
General Information
- Registration AM03XBR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expires 20 Feb 2027
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 283,282 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn HANDBRAKE LEVER MECHANISM WORN (1.1.1 (b))
- VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front BOTH HUBS CORRODED
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 276,141 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front BOTH HUBS CORRODED
- FOOTBRAKE AT 50% EFICIENCY
23 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 276,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front BOTH HUBS CORRODED
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- FOOTBRAKE AT 50% EFICIENCY
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 269,511 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMPER PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Front BOTH HUBS CORRODED
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
26 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 269,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front BOTH HUBS CORRODED
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMPER PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 262,613 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- rear panel corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- 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))
8 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 265,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- rear panel corroded
- spare wheel carrier corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 255,448 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension arms corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 255,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached back panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- rear suspension arms corroded
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 250,944 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 250,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 246,660 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion n/s outer sill
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 246,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion n/s outer sill
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 240,253 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 233,510 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- front tyres wearing on edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 233,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 226,688 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- n/s/r tyre cracking on edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Oil leak ()
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 220,588 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 214,636 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 214,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
22 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 209,123 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
14 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 209,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 203,203 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 203,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 195,519 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 187,341 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202610 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 187,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 175,402 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 175,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 164,986 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202628 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 159,510 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 13 Jun 202631 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 120,950 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2008 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 89,937 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AM03XBR was registered on 2003-08-21
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