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YX03 ZGT

2003 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

211,441 mi
Last recorded211,441 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle140,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 211,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 211,412 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 210,944 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 209,997 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded and slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 208,906 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 207,899 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 203,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 203,886 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 200,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 193,943 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 193,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 182,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2015 171,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 153,006 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the wear bars and are becoming out of shape

nearside front trackrod dust cover is perished

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Fail 11 Mar 2014 152,998 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both the front tyres are approaching the wear bars and are out of shape

nearside and offside front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes are becoming worn

nearside front trackrod dust cover is perished

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

Pass 28 Mar 2013 138,484 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 138,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake linkage retaining spring broken off

Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake linkage retaining spring broken off

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,460 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 105,459 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 95,912 miles

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

scratches on front windscreen

slight play in the nearside front end of the steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,912 miles

scratches on front windscreen

slight play in the nearside front end of the steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,590 miles

offside front tyre wearing abit thin on the edges

slight wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2009 86,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre wearing abit thin on the edges

slight wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 65,415 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,929 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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YX03 ZGT 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 69%.

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 YX03 ZGT, 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 YX03 ZGT registered?

YX03 ZGT is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is YX03 ZGT safe to buy?

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