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LV03 JFJ

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,391 mi
Last recorded170,391 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 JFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 170,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 167,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming out from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 164,688 miles

2 x exhaust claps splitting.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage, 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge, only just mets mot standards, 2254018. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal object in tyre, 2254018. ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 164,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

2 x exhaust claps splitting.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage, 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge, only just mets mot standards, 2254018. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal object in tyre, 2254018. ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 164,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 161,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 160,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 159,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Cover perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 159,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Cover perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,119 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2016 143,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2014 123,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,399 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,239 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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LV03 JFJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV03 JFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV03 JFJ registered?

LV03 JFJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LV03 JFJ safe to buy?

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