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BU03 OFC

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,171 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,307 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 2 Dec 2010 87,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,396 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009

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

Pass 30 Nov 2008 70,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 OFC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

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

Is BU03 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 OFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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