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AO03 HHS

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,401 mi
Last recorded134,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 134,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 129,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 129,250 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,432 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 123,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 113,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,176 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 101,616 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,229 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 95,222 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,151 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

wet patch found on os front flexible brake hose. no leak found may be fluid from elswhere. suggest check after one month

Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

number plates starting to delaminate slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,147 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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AO03 HHS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO03 HHS, 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 AO03 HHS registered?

AO03 HHS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AO03 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 HHS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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