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NL03 YBR

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,620 mi
Last recorded106,620 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 YBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 106,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 106,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,550 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,157 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 86,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,668 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,322 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no rear seats fitted on time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no rear seats fitted on time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,940 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 84,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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NL03 YBR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,461cc 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 NL03 YBR, 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 NL03 YBR registered?

NL03 YBR is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is NL03 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 YBR 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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