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DK03 KPV

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,593 mi
Last recorded171,593 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 171,593 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 171,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 169,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 166,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 162,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 162,077 miles

nearside sill/step rusty

rear bumper bar corroded

surface rust on brake discs

underside components rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2022 162,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside sill/step rusty

rear bumper bar corroded

surface rust on brake discs

underside components rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 162,056 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

surface rust on brake discs

surface rust on underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 161,914 miles

surface rust on underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 161,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 160,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 158,190 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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DK03 KPV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK03 KPV, 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

How do I check the history of DK03 KPV?

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What year was DK03 KPV registered?

DK03 KPV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is DK03 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 KPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK03 KPV have outstanding finance?

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