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BU03 NYY

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,805 mi
Last recorded121,805 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 NYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 121,805 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under side very rusty but not holed

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 121,726 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side very rusty but not holed

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

Pass 17 May 2017 118,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light on

from nearside front flexi to caliper short brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade torn

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing centre row (5.1.1)

Brake pad warning light on

Emissions not tested

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake discs worn & corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Dec 2014 102,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake cable return spring broken . underside middle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake cable return spring broken . underside middle

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit, advise replacement asap .

rear brake pads look low .

Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,773 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake pads look low .

rear brake pads look low .

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,252 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,992 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 68,992 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,382 miles

brake pipes undersealed

wiper blades

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes undersealed

wiper blades

Pass 18 May 2009 63,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,250 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,245 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,019 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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BU03 NYY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

BU03 NYY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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