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SW53AXR
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW53AXR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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211 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 276,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 276,195 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- park brake only just met requirments
- o/s and n/s front hubs to strut bolts nuts not in nylock
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 276,195 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- park brake only just met requirments
- o/s and n/s front hubs to strut bolts nuts not in nylock
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 275,208 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- pinch bolts on front struts nuts not through ny locks
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 275,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- pinch bolts on front struts nuts not through ny locks
- Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 273,845 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024 10 Jun 20266 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 273,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 270,856 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Spare tyre defective low tread ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 270,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Spare tyre defective low tread ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 270,767 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 264,380 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust corroded
16 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 264,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 258,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Van undersealed heavily.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 254,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- advise sligjht corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 249,203 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 249,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D- BUSH AT ARM (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D- BUSH AT ARM (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 226,103 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 203,722 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- 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)
14 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 184,489 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
13 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 175,295 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 162,753 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 10 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 162,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
9 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 157,728 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 157,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,164 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 141,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
14 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 116,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- drive belt tensioner pulley very noisey Dangerous
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 116,993 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2008Reason(s) for failure
- drive belt tensioner pulley very noisey Dangerous
6 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 89,278 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2007 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 89,278 MI
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