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J400 VWT

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2025 85,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 80,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2023 75,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 68,837 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,033 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,029 miles

front and rear disc rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to offside sill

steering stops dry

undertray fitted

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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J400 VWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J400 VWT, 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 J400 VWT registered?

J400 VWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is J400 VWT safe to buy?

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