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HDV 503D

2008 Volkswagen Caravan

Pink Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravan46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 503D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,806 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,785 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,956 miles

Battery insecure

Slight play front king pins.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,956 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Slight play front king pins.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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HDV 503D is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravan in Pink with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 46,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDV 503D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDV 503D registered?

HDV 503D is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is HDV 503D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 503D shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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