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98 ROB

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

201,389 mi
Last recorded201,389 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 ROB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 201,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 197,995 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 192,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 190,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 181,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 179,232 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 174,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 169,473 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 168,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 162,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 158,212 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,212 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2013 153,264 miles

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

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

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

front no; plate poor cond;

Pass 9 Jul 2013 152,858 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2013 152,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 147,599 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 140,216 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 129,721 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 129,721 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 125,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,238 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 106,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 92,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,186 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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98 ROB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 98 ROB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 98 ROB registered?

98 ROB is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is 98 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 ROB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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