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AU03 VVM

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

206,533 mi
Last recorded206,533 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 206,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

corosion

under body all under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2025 200,248 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 199,989 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspention fitted with srapds dangerouse

Pass 17 Jan 2024 192,663 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2023 188,728 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 185,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 180,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 176,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 175,372 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 171,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 166,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 159,722 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,142 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 152,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 143,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 143,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 135,842 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2013 135,838 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 120,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,946 miles

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

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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AU03 VVM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AU03 VVM, 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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What year was AU03 VVM registered?

AU03 VVM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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