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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LM03 SZXMOT history

LM03 SZX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 349,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM03 SZX blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
349,885 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 SZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 SZX was last recorded at 349,885 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
349,885 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 349,885 miles
  • 2025 – 343,183 miles
  • 2024 – 330,006 miles
  • 2023 – 317,892 miles
  • 2022 – 305,898 miles
  • 2021 – 293,517 miles
  • 2020 – 287,896 miles
  • 2019 – 281,099 miles
  • 2018 – 275,498 miles
  • 2017 – 270,757 miles
  • 2016 – 266,324 miles
  • 2015 – 259,915 miles
  • 2014 – 246,407 miles
  • 2013 – 228,354 miles
  • 2012 – 208,737 miles
  • 2011 – 196,166 miles
  • 2010 – 184,952 miles
  • 2009 – 174,842 miles
  • 2008 – 161,749 miles
  • 2007 – 150,225 miles
  • 2006 – 107,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass349,885 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass349,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    349,885 miles
    Test number
    935511191649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail349,885 miles (+6,702)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    349,885 miles
    Test number
    944737114714
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass343,183 miles (+13,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    343,183 miles
    Test number
    623015151624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass330,006 miles (+12,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    330,006 miles
    Test number
    227436444477
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass317,892 miles (+11,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    317,892 miles
    Test number
    321033550402
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass305,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    305,898 miles
    Test number
    355596976621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail305,898 miles (+12,381)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,898 miles
    Test number
    928389395930
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass293,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    293,517 miles
    Test number
    179742835570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail293,517 miles (+5,621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,517 miles
    Test number
    534917043806
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass287,896 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    287,896 miles
    Test number
    263257769577
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail287,896 miles (+6,797)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,896 miles
    Test number
    735857035601
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass281,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    281,099 miles
    Test number
    124741389492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen area corrosion

  13. Fail281,099 miles (+5,601)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,099 miles
    Test number
    289734034323
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen area corrosion

  14. Pass275,498 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    275,498 miles
    Test number
    792089072435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass270,757 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    270,757 miles
    Test number
    522852893213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass266,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    266,324 miles
    Test number
    429770872938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail266,324 miles (+6,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,324 miles
    Test number
    597453586923
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass259,915 miles (+13,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    259,915 miles
    Test number
    650752698033
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on .....
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing .....
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s of steering rack .......

  19. Pass246,407 miles (+18,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    246,407 miles
    Test number
    397808654262
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished

  20. Pass228,354 miles (+19,617)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    228,354 miles
    Test number
    378206643489
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSome damage to outer sidewall of ns rear tyre

  21. Pass208,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    208,737 miles
    Test number
    988671842229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail208,737 miles (+12,571)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,737 miles
    Test number
    348591242251
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass196,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    196,166 miles
    Test number
    808288051268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail196,166 miles (+11,214)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,166 miles
    Test number
    465016751225
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass184,952 miles (+10,110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    184,952 miles
    Test number
    531098550217
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering arm joints

  26. Pass174,842 miles (+13,093)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    174,842 miles
    Test number
    682409059258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass161,749 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    161,749 miles
    Test number
    240195058228
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre worn on outer edge

  28. Fail161,749 miles (+11,524)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,749 miles
    Test number
    660445258206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre worn on outer edge

  29. Pass150,225 miles (+42,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    150,225 miles
    Test number
    784403867203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass107,610 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    610142726256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass107,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    107,582 miles
    Test number
    754296696110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 SZX

Does LM03 SZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 SZX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 SZX?
The MOT on LM03 SZX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 SZX done?
LM03 SZX was recorded at 349,885 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,989 miles a year.
Has LM03 SZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 SZX has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 SZX 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 LM03 SZX find?
LM03 SZX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre.

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