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AJ53 OSC

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

201,017 mi
Last recorded201,017 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 201,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 200,155 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 200,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 197,628 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 197,628 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 194,055 miles

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

ENGINE BAY COVERED PREVENTING FROM INSPECTION

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR CALPLIERS CORRODED (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE PADS LOW

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE BINDING BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 191,604 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 189,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 189,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 187,041 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM O/S/F ON 3MM

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 187,041 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM O/S/F ON 3MM

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 184,661 miles

215/65R/16C/107 & 109R. OF 3 OR 4 NR 7/ NF 3mm. Fronts wearing edges.

Oil sensor warning light on.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 184,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

215/65R/16C/107 & 109R. OF 3 OR 4 NR 7/ NF 3mm. Fronts wearing edges.

Oil sensor warning light on.

Steering load noise from pump, belt or tensioner.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 181,522 miles

215/65R/16C/109R. OF 4 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 181,472 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

215/65R/16C/109R. OF 4 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,458 miles

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Tyres: 215/65R16C 109R O/S/F: Conti at 6mm: O/S/R: Bridge at 6mm N/S/F: Landsail at 7mm N/S/R Conti at 8 mm

Fail 30 Oct 2017 172,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Heat shield slightly loose

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Tyres: 215/65R16C 109R O/S/F: Conti at 6mm: O/S/R: Bridge at 6mm N/S/F: Landsail at 7mm N/S/R Conti at 8 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,613 miles

215/65/R16C/ 109-107R. OF 6 OR 7 NR 8 NF 6mm.

Lower rubber cups damaged on both rear springs, will cause a noise. should be replaced asap.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 160,613 miles

215/65/R16C/ 109-107R. OF 6 OR 7 NR 8 NF 6mm.

Lower rubber cups damaged on both rear springs, will cause a noise. should be replaced asap.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Slight damage to reflector but ok at this time. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 147,138 miles

215/65/R16C/109R. OF 8 OR 7 NR 9 NF 8mm.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 147,138 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

215/65/R16C/109R. OF 8 OR 7 NR 9 NF 8mm.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 135,927 miles

215/65/R16C/106T. OF 4 OR 7 NR 6 NF 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 135,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

215/65/R16C/106T. OF 4 OR 7 NR 6 NF 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,964 miles

215/65/R16/C109R. Fronts 6mm. Rears 8mm.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,964 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

215/65/R16/C109R. Fronts 6mm. Rears 8mm.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,023 miles

Airbag light stays on

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 86,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

recommend to grease brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,219 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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AJ53 OSC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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 AJ53 OSC, 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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AJ53 OSC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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