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ET03 VRY

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,225 mi
Last recorded153,225 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 153,225 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 153,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2026 150,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 148,455 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear panel heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,174 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside - perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT - moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2023 140,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 140,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 107,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,044 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a large cut in tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ET03 VRY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc 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 ET03 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 VRY registered?

ET03 VRY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ET03 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 VRY 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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