2003 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · SH03 TSV
2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 207,575 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,575 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
SH03 TSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 207,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SH03 TSV Mileage History
- 15/07/2022197,023 mi
- 06/02/2024202,496 mi+5,473 mi
- 08/02/2024202,506 mi+10 mi
- 06/10/2025207,575 mi+5,069 mi
- 18/10/2025207,575 mi
Average of roughly 3,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH03 TSV 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 (SH03 TSV) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Emissions unable to be completed fractured exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tailpipes corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section fractured (6.1.2 (a))”.
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