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LT03 TZB

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 TZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,897 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 96,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror slight damage

Pass 30 May 2024 94,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 94,388 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 93,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 93,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,687 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 86,453 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake performance low (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front pipe bent over at union with front hose

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

Pass 10 May 2018 64,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,265 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases brocken in half (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

side window tinted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 42,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

side window tinted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,810 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seats not fitted could no check seat belts

tinted windows

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear seats missing back loaded at time of test

all side windows have got tint film fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,053 miles

Oil leak

movement in steering

rear seats taken out could not check seat belts

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

movement in steering

rear seats taken out could not check seat belts

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,271 miles

movement in steering rack

rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

slight movement steering rack mounting bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,041 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight movement in steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,585 miles

movement in steering rsck mounting bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,218 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,289 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LT03 TZB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LT03 TZB, 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 LT03 TZB registered?

LT03 TZB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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