2003 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · SW03 BUS
2003 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 149,007 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW03 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 149,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW03 BUS Mileage History
- 05/10/2022141,294 mi
- 25/10/2023145,168 mi+3,874 mi
- 22/10/2024146,626 mi+1,458 mi
- 22/10/2024146,626 mi
- 17/10/2025149,007 mi+2,381 mi
Average of roughly 2,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW03 BUS 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 (SW03 BUS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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