2003 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · OU53 YJA
2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/09/2003. Recorded mileage 158,739 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2460cc
OU53 YJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 158,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OU53 YJA Mileage History
- 13/10/2023136,102 mi
- 16/10/2024148,179 mi+12,077 mi
- 24/10/2024148,294 mi+115 mi
- 14/10/2025158,668 mi+10,374 mi
- 21/11/2025158,739 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 10,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU53 YJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (OU53 YJA) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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