2003 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · ML03 LSN
2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 188,607 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML03 LSN Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 188,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (54 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML03 LSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (ML03 LSN) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (54 issues), Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
ML03 LSN Mileage History
- 07/04/200632,330 mi
- 07/05/200746,777 mi+14,447 mi
- 26/05/200859,804 mi+13,027 mi
- 28/09/200972,520 mi+12,716 mi
- 29/09/200972,520 mi
- 30/03/201184,661 mi+12,141 mi
- 27/04/201265,368 mi-19,293 mi
- 30/04/201295,386 mi+30,018 mi
- 01/05/201295,388 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2013103,359 mi+7,971 mi
- 30/07/2013103,359 mi
- 31/07/2014109,569 mi+6,210 mi
- 01/08/2014109,570 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2015117,412 mi+7,842 mi
- 21/07/2016127,196 mi+9,784 mi
- 21/07/2016127,198 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2017138,159 mi+10,961 mi
- 30/08/2017138,162 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2018147,552 mi+9,390 mi
- 29/08/2018147,567 mi+15 mi
- 31/07/2019153,932 mi+6,365 mi
- 01/08/2019153,934 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/2020160,535 mi+6,601 mi
- 18/08/2020160,539 mi+4 mi
- 19/08/2021166,117 mi+5,578 mi
- 20/08/2021166,126 mi+9 mi
- 18/08/2022174,822 mi+8,696 mi
- 19/08/2022174,828 mi+6 mi
- 29/08/2023177,319 mi+2,491 mi
- 30/08/2023177,323 mi+4 mi
- 27/08/2024182,845 mi+5,522 mi
- 07/09/2024182,848 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2025186,022 mi+3,174 mi
- 19/08/2025186,029 mi+7 mi
- 25/08/2026188,593 mi+2,564 mi
- 07/09/2026188,607 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,654 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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