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ML03 XYW

2003 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,142 mi
Last recorded59,142 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Multivan124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 59,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 56,147 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer hangers worn. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber hangers. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 49,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 48,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 45,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,690 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

o/s/r tyre side wall worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,545 miles

exhaust cat pipe cracked and slightly blowing

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,468 miles

N/S WING MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY

Fail 25 Apr 2008 20,468 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S WING MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY

Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,244 miles

BREAK PIPES COATED IN UNDER SEAL

NEAR SIDE MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,188 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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ML03 XYW is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 124,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML03 XYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML03 XYW registered?

ML03 XYW is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is ML03 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 XYW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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