2003 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · OY03 NBB
2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 256,452 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 256,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY03 NBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 256,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY03 NBB 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 (OY03 NBB) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY03 NBB Mileage History
- 01/08/2022225,839 mi
- 27/07/2023226,276 mi+437 mi
- 18/12/2024237,911 mi+11,635 mi
- 13/03/2026256,282 mi+18,371 mi
- 08/04/2026256,452 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 8,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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