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FB52 EEY

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,505 mi
Last recorded79,505 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,055 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,512 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,317 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,549 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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FB52 EEY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB52 EEY, 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 FB52 EEY registered?

FB52 EEY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FB52 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 EEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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