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HG02 AKV

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

253,335 mi
Last recorded253,335 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 AKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 253,335 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 11 Oct 2022 243,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 234,746 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 226,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 215,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 199,917 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 199,917 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 183,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

non-component related advisories = engine bottom pulley damper starting to split

Fail 14 Sep 2017 183,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

non-component related advisories = engine bottom pulley damper starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 168,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 168,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 155,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 155,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 155,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 155,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 155,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 153,558 miles

oil leaking not visible

Pass 15 Apr 2011 152,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 147,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 144,856 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 143,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 143,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 118,927 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 118,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,502 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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HG02 AKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG02 AKV, 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 HG02 AKV registered?

HG02 AKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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