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KN03 MRV

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

239,538 mi
Last recorded239,538 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 239,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 239,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 236,289 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 235,455 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear foot brake effort low

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

corrosion on sills

Fail 13 Jul 2022 235,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear foot brake effort low

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

corrosion on sills

Pass 9 Jul 2021 216,103 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on brake pipes

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

rear foot brake effort low

Fail 7 Jul 2021 216,099 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on brake pipes

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 203,758 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Fail 7 Jul 2020 203,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( over fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Pass 3 Jul 2019 191,058 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Fail 2 Jul 2019 191,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Pass 20 Jul 2018 177,424 miles

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

beam maskers fitted on headlamps

rear foot brake performance low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 166,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 166,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,104 miles

front swivel gaiters perishing

front tyres wearing low & perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,643 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,534 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2014 129,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

beam deflectors fitted

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,613 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil light on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 100,712 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 100,712 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,794 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,794 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,544 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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KN03 MRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 KN03 MRV, 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 KN03 MRV registered?

KN03 MRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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