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T40 AKP

2003 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,742 mi
Last recorded160,742 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Multivan124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 160,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 157,600 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 155,376 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 155,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 153,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 153,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 150,570 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 150,567 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,174 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 144,150 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 140,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 133,831 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,719 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 123,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 102,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,232 miles

front number plate starting to come loose

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,550 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,318 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,573 miles

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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T40 AKP is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T40 AKP, 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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T40 AKP is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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