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LX53 KKY

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,645 mi
Last recorded179,645 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 179,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 176,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 170,688 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 170,688 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,985 miles

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

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

only just met parking brake efficiency.

Fail 23 Mar 2023 165,985 miles

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

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

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

only just met parking brake efficiency.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 163,358 miles

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

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

only just met parking brake efficiency.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 163,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

only just met parking brake efficiency.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 158,865 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 158,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 149,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,605 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 144,594 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 129,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2014 104,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 91,973 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust sliencer deteriorated/corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,884 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,286 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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LX53 KKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LX53 KKY, 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 LX53 KKY registered?

LX53 KKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 KKY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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