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A14 YDC

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

316,450 mi
Last recorded316,450 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 316,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle exhaust loud

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 22 Mar 2024 262,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 244,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

sun strip fitted does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 19 Oct 2022 234,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 209,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine bolt loose x1

exhaust noisy

sun strip fitted does not obstruct drivers view

Fail 20 Aug 2021 209,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine bolt loose x1

exhaust noisy

sun strip fitted does not obstruct drivers view

Fail 19 Aug 2021 209,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

1 x engine bolt loose

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shafts previously rubbing chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 185,974 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 185,943 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 181,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 172,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2017 165,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 165,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 152,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 150,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 132,822 miles

Front pads wearing low.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 132,822 miles

Front pads wearing low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,612 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 118,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

front wipers

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,554 miles

nsr tyre sidewall damnage

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Aug 2012 107,553 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre sidewall damnage

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,611 miles

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

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

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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A14 YDC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A14 YDC, 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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A14 YDC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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