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J444 SAM

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 120,542 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 119,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,439 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 114,600 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,897 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

both track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet inoperative

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,991 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet not working

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,129 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,172 miles

some smoke on idel

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,900 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,082 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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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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