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J333 BMX

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,096 mi
Last recorded150,096 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 150,096 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,445 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses slight perrisahed

n/s and o/s rear coil springs slight corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 138,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front brake hoses slight perrisahed

n/s and o/s rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,410 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

long travel hand brake

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,976 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Long handbrake travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,969 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Long handbrake travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,422 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,482 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,026 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,824 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,162 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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J333 BMX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J333 BMX, 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 J333 BMX registered?

J333 BMX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is J333 BMX safe to buy?

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