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YU03 TRZ

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

278,970 mi
Last recorded278,970 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 TRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 278,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 268,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 255,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 243,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 240,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 232,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 222,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 212,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 198,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 184,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 164,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 146,096 miles

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 123,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,321 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 104,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,552 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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YU03 TRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YU03 TRZ, 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 YU03 TRZ registered?

YU03 TRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is YU03 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 TRZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU03 TRZ have outstanding finance?

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