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2003 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration SH03FXC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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- Expired 18 Dec 2025
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,122 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both wheel arches corroded
- Front Both outer sills corroded
12 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Possible Load Sensing Valve seized (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Possible Load Sensing Valve seized (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both outer sills corroded
- Front Both wheel arches corroded
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 189,010 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Both outer sills corroded
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,679 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside outer sill is corroded
- Nearside Inner sill is corroded
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to arm (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside outer sill is corroded
- Nearside Inner sill is corroded
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,039 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,802 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,894 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,894 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,503 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019 11 Jun 202618 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,394 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,841 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- play in steering rack inner joints
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,008 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,615 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015Advisory 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)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,092 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,073 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,268 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012 11 Jun 202628 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,431 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 11 Jun 202627 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
13 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,306 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 11 Jun 202612 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 91,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
9 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,548 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
4 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,960 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202622 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 76,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
23 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,497 MI
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SH03FXC was registered on 2003-04-26
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