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2003 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration OU53SVG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,984 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
12 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,984 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Coil spring corroded both sides, front+rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 , front rear + rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,929 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,917 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4, front+rear, 225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,249 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,172 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,447 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,290 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inside
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,087 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018 26 Jun 20267 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,563 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,270 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,906 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,430 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 26 Jun 202616 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,392 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202620 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,738 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,981 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 26 Jun 202631 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,302 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU53SVG was registered on 2003-12-11
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