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BU03 NYZ

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

285,586 mi
Last recorded285,586 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 NYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 285,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 285,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 278,048 miles

Front aftermarket DRLs fitted N/S/F not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 270,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 270,481 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Axle (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 263,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 263,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 256,547 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 256,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 250,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 249,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 247,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 205,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 199,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 205,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 193,976 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 193,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 182,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 182,613 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 178,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 159,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 110,412 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,820 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 NYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver 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 BU03 NYZ, 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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BU03 NYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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