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KN03 HYP

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

272,293 mi
Last recorded272,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 HYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 272,293 miles

Rear crash bar corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2026 272,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear crash bar corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2026 272,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear crash bar corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 263,791 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 262,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 252,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 242,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 234,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 218,882 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2019 218,876 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2018 207,085 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 197,303 miles

Offside Rear tyre start to split on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2016 185,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 179,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 166,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 149,773 miles

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

nearside front tyre rubber deteriorated sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 147,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 128,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,904 miles

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

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

intermittent knock from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,152 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,211 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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KN03 HYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN03 HYP, 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 KN03 HYP registered?

KN03 HYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is KN03 HYP safe to buy?

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