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OW03 DFE

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

171,102 mi
Last recorded171,102 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 171,102 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 171,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 168,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 165,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 162,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 147,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 147,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 130,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 130,109 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,821 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 112,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,959 miles

hand brake lever very close to drivers seat lever

Fail 4 Aug 2009 39,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,492 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,250 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,352 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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OW03 DFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OW03 DFE, 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 OW03 DFE registered?

OW03 DFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is OW03 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DFE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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