2003 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · BU03 OFB
2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2003. Recorded mileage 182,950 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2461cc
BU03 OFB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 182,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BU03 OFB Mileage History
- 17/02/200652,095 mi
- 17/02/200652,095 mi
- 10/11/200660,735 mi+8,640 mi
- 23/04/200871,708 mi+10,973 mi
- 16/04/200979,673 mi+7,965 mi
- 16/04/200979,673 mi
- 23/04/201088,271 mi+8,598 mi
- 27/04/201088,273 mi+2 mi
- 15/04/201196,526 mi+8,253 mi
- 15/04/201196,526 mi
- 21/04/2012105,899 mi+9,373 mi
- 20/04/2013116,248 mi+10,349 mi
- 17/04/2014128,380 mi+12,132 mi
- 25/04/2015140,320 mi+11,940 mi
- 23/04/2016149,816 mi+9,496 mi
- 25/04/2016149,841 mi+25 mi
- 03/05/2017156,840 mi+6,999 mi
- 23/07/2018162,077 mi+5,237 mi
- 12/10/2019166,768 mi+4,691 mi
- 17/02/2021172,238 mi+5,470 mi
- 19/02/2022175,126 mi+2,888 mi
- 21/04/2023177,524 mi+2,398 mi
- 13/05/2024180,048 mi+2,524 mi
- 12/05/2025182,950 mi+2,902 mi
- 12/05/2025182,950 mi
Average of roughly 6,804 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
BU03 OFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (BU03 OFB) between February 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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