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AF03 MMA

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,762 mi
Last recorded149,762 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 149,762 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 132,543 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 132,541 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All ball joint covers across front ripped and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,948 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,779 miles

both front lower suspension arms,rear bushes cracking.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes,brake compensator valve and rear brake discs.

front antiroll bar D bushes worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,894 miles

all brake pipe ends to compensator corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 97,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe bracket is missing.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,440 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,891 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,342 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,143 miles

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

Offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,195 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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AF03 MMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 MMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF03 MMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 MMA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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