MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front dust cover deteriorated
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (both) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front brake discs slightly lipped
both track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated
Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front seatbelt retract mechanism poor
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear seats missing at time of testing
both windscreen wiper blades slight smearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear washer jet inoperative
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear washer jet inoperative
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear washer jet not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
some smoke on idel
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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J444 SAM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 J444 SAM, 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 J444 SAM registered?
J444 SAM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 April 2003.
Is J444 SAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J444 SAM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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