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BU03 NYS

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,119 mi
Last recorded158,119 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 NYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 158,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear middle row seats belt chaffed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch where chassis is pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt chaffed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,830 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

minor oil leak

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 147,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 141,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

very slight oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2022 141,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 135,630 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess to lever (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre seats slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded various places and one little blow

Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess to lever (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre seats slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded various places and one little blow

Pass 10 Mar 2020 131,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 131,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Failed on mot pressure test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake calliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 113,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,279 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,637 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2006 32,637 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BU03 NYS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BU03 NYS, 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.

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What year was BU03 NYS registered?

BU03 NYS is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 NYS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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