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AD03 BLX

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,230 mi
Last recorded227,230 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 227,230 miles

(Oil leak engine)

Front (Damaged front bumper)

Nearside Rear (Rusting wheel arch)

Offside Rear (Rusting wheel arch)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Rear brake pipes rusting) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Above the rear axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 226,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(Oil leak engine)

Front (Damaged front bumper)

Nearside Rear (Rusting wheel arch)

Offside Rear (Rusting wheel arch)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Rear brake pipes rusting) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Above the rear axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 212,188 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 202,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 9 Jul 2016 193,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

wipers split

Pass 11 Jul 2015 186,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 182,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 179,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 179,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 176,091 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 176,066 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 152,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 131,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 116,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 116,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,464 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 92,461 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 70,925 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 70,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AD03 BLX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD03 BLX, 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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AD03 BLX is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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