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BU03 OEZ

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,670 mi
Last recorded186,670 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 186,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 186,060 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 186,060 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 184,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 182,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 182,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 181,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 181,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 180,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 180,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 178,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

sills corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 178,996 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 176,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low brake readings from both rear brakes

offside mirror taped on

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2016 171,825 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2016 171,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 167,311 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2015 167,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2014 159,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 149,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 149,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 136,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 99,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,214 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 OEZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEZ, 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 BU03 OEZ registered?

BU03 OEZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BU03 OEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 OEZ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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