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MK03 UKM

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

269,705 mi
Last recorded269,705 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 UKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 269,705 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear row seats removed at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2026 269,704 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear row seats removed at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2025 261,265 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 261,265 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 253,108 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition middle (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter small split

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition middle (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 248,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 238,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 232,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 232,444 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 222,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 214,492 miles

Central Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 214,492 miles

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

Central Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 206,756 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 206,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 197,896 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 197,895 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 190,075 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 190,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching on tyre when turning left (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 178,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 178,102 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 169,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 159,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 144,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 143,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 131,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Feb 2011 131,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,471 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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MK03 UKM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK03 UKM, 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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MK03 UKM is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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