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GF53YSO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2460cc
General Information
- Registration GF53YSO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 216,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 216,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,851 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2025 24 Jun 20266 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,542 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 192,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,127 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,889 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))
- underside showing signs of corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 184,354 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021 24 Jun 202618 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 184,354 MI
24 Jun 202627 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,651 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020 24 Jun 202613 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,377 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- damage to nearside bumper corner
- center exhaust silencer box severely corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch poorly repaired and corroding
- Nearside Rear coil spring rubber isolator pad missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 172,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not attached along base of sill( not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring rubber isolator pad missing
- Nearside Rear wheel arch poorly repaired and corroding
- center exhaust silencer box severely corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- damage to nearside bumper corner
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 161,193 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along swing arm (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear door will not open from the inside
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along swing arm (3.6.B.2c)
- Central main exhaust box very corroded/deteriorated
- possible fuel leak cannot be sure as engine covers obscure components and oil leak is also present
18 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 161,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly headlam damaged as a result (1.8.A.1b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- possible fuel leak cannot be sure as engine covers obscure components and oil leak is also present
- Central main exhaust box very corroded/deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along swing arm (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along swing arm (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear door will not open from the inside
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,881 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017 24 Jun 202616 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- oil leak
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,594 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,456 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015 24 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,729 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 24 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,097 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013 24 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,714 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2012 24 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,975 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 24 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,932 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 24 Jun 202627 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,940 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,467 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,109 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007 24 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GF53YSO was registered on 2003-11-26
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