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CR03 ESO

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,621 mi
Last recorded139,621 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR03 ESO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 139,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2025 139,621 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 132,965 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 89,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 84,644 miles

All rigid brake pipes covered in underseal

All underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,986 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,297 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,479 miles

both sides rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,939 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,298 miles

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

rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,257 miles

n/s/rand o/s/r tyre sidewalls are perished

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,285 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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CR03 ESO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 CR03 ESO, 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 CR03 ESO registered?

CR03 ESO is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CR03 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR03 ESO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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