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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD03 AXSMOT history

LD03 AXS is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 140,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LD03 AXS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,805 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 AXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 AXS was last recorded at 140,805 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,796 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,009 miles
Average per year
6,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,805 miles
  • 2025 – 138,796 miles
  • 2024 – 133,189 miles
  • 2023 – 127,476 miles
  • 2022 – 122,740 miles
  • 2021 – 117,145 miles
  • 2020 – 111,943 miles
  • 2019 – 104,636 miles
  • 2018 – 98,080 miles
  • 2017 – 89,244 miles
  • 2016 – 80,775 miles
  • 2015 – 72,538 miles
  • 2014 – 63,705 miles
  • 2013 – 55,554 miles
  • 2012 – 50,113 miles
  • 2011 – 44,297 miles
  • 2010 – 35,788 miles
  • 2009 – 29,523 miles
  • 2008 – 21,706 miles
  • 2007 – 16,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,805 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,805 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,805 miles
    Test number
    536703745400
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,796 miles
    Test number
    457112826994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,796 miles (+5,607)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,796 miles
    Test number
    389355269343
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,189 miles
    Test number
    968612514060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,189 miles (+5,713)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,189 miles
    Test number
    967046258625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,476 miles (+4,736)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    199992405879
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,740 miles (+5,595)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,740 miles
    Test number
    983974645865
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass117,145 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,145 miles
    Test number
    721283345041
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail117,143 miles (+5,200)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,143 miles
    Test number
    858447662073
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass111,943 miles (+7,307)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,943 miles
    Test number
    838499193794
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass104,636 miles (+6,556)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,636 miles
    Test number
    254619526312
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,080 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    539829466615
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail98,080 miles (+8,836)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    305798534497
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass89,244 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    342954505920
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail89,145 miles (+8,370)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    235875689012
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass80,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,775 miles
    Test number
    355694216496
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail80,775 miles (+8,237)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,775 miles
    Test number
    484121212757
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,538 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    881210620987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,705 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,705 miles
    Test number
    436281644259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass63,705 miles (+8,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,705 miles
    Test number
    879381344290
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail55,554 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    118525843270
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass55,554 miles (+5,441)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    307405043420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass50,113 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    355455442467
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Fail44,297 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    325643741441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass44,297 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    779673541252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass41,070 miles (+5,282)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,070 miles
    Test number
    166180381406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle has been converted into a disable person carrier
    • NoteGear box fluid leaking

  27. Pass35,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    680875680004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,788 miles (+6,265)1 dangerous8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    783444880000
    • DangerousWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper worn

  29. Pass29,523 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    883840939002
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT . REAR WINDSCREEN WASER IM OP

  30. Fail29,523 miles (+7,817)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    363069929023
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT . REAR WINDSCREEN WASER IM OP

  31. Pass21,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    271583958075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail21,706 miles (+5,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    184322258056
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Fail16,477 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,477 miles
    Test number
    720648457049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  34. Pass16,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,477 miles
    Test number
    804678457014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 AXS

Does LD03 AXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 AXS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 AXS?
The MOT on LD03 AXS is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 AXS done?
LD03 AXS was recorded at 140,805 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
Has LD03 AXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 AXS has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 AXS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 AXS find?
LD03 AXS passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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