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OU53SVL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2460cc
General Information
- Registration OU53SVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 18 Jul 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,791 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front exhaust shield insecure
- under trays covers fitted time of the test
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,512 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,105 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF & NSF Top MOUNTS NOISEY
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,053 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2023 26 Jun 202620 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF indicator showing white light
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,066 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,333 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear resonator corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear resonator corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,687 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 26 Jun 20267 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,758 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019 26 Jun 20267 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,664 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018 26 Jun 202614 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,041 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016 26 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,864 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,829 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,247 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,247 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,954 MI
26 Jun 202610 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,954 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012 26 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,744 MI
26 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,744 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011 26 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,120 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,120 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,471 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 26 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,168 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 26 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,282 MI
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OU53SVL was registered on 2003-12-05
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