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HD53 BXX

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,606 mi
Last recorded152,606 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 152,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 143,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very near excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust boxes delaminated corroded

off side front step bracket bent, mis-aligned

Fail 6 Nov 2018 143,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very near excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust boxes delaminated corroded

off side front step bracket bent, mis-aligned

Pass 18 Nov 2017 136,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 128,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,682 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,098 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,555 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,269 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HD53 BXX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD53 BXX, 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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What year was HD53 BXX registered?

HD53 BXX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is HD53 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 BXX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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