2004 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · MT03 MBT
2004 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 215,306 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2460cc
MT03 MBT Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 215,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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MT03 MBT Mileage History
- 15/03/200726,013 mi
- 29/02/200838,044 mi+12,031 mi
- 03/03/200838,044 mi
- 02/03/200956,511 mi+18,467 mi
- 27/02/201079,888 mi+23,377 mi
- 27/02/201079,888 mi
- 11/03/201190,981 mi+11,093 mi
- 08/03/201296,458 mi+5,477 mi
- 08/03/201296,458 mi
- 26/06/201297,528 mi+1,070 mi
- 06/07/201297,529 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2013106,101 mi+8,572 mi
- 02/07/2014114,513 mi+8,412 mi
- 09/06/2015123,253 mi+8,740 mi
- 20/06/2016132,107 mi+8,854 mi
- 19/07/2017142,762 mi+10,655 mi
- 19/06/2018150,761 mi+7,999 mi
- 19/06/2018150,761 mi
- 17/06/2019162,235 mi+11,474 mi
- 19/06/2019162,244 mi+9 mi
- 08/07/2020169,724 mi+7,480 mi
- 08/07/2020169,724 mi
- 07/07/2021176,794 mi+7,070 mi
- 07/07/2021176,794 mi
- 07/07/2022186,277 mi+9,483 mi
- 10/07/2023195,363 mi+9,086 mi
- 10/07/2023195,365 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2024204,453 mi+9,088 mi
- 19/07/2025215,306 mi+10,853 mi
Average of roughly 10,318 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
MT03 MBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Caravelle (MT03 MBT) between March 2007 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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