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HL03 KKU

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,465 mi
Last recorded224,465 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 224,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 195,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroding.

Pass 23 May 2019 176,243 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Fail 22 May 2019 176,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 15 May 2018 161,598 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 161,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

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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HL03 KKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,450cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HL03 KKU, 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 HL03 KKU registered?

HL03 KKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HL03 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL03 KKU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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